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Why so many angry audiophiles?
Sometimes people leave their sense of humor at the door and good humor is key to being relaxed and in good mood. I love talking about audio and no matter what someone's opinion is it never makes me angry. Certain of our members seem to use any opp... 
Can flexible power cables sound good?
My Furutech cords are relatively flexible and sound good. I am at a point in my life that I have no time for equipment, or cables, that are a struggle to deal with. No more super thick inflexible cables for me again ever. 
Audiophile streaming service
George what streaming services have you listened to? I've heard much fewer complaints about Qobuz than Tidal. 
Audiophile streaming service
Qobuz works for me. 
Omega Alnico XRS vs. Fritz Carrera vs. Harbeth 30.2 Speaker Shootout
redwoodaudio congrats on the Harbeth's! On the three speakers you compared the 30.2's are the only I've heard but they were great. First time was at Cap Audiofest in 2017 I literally stayed for the entire second side of DSOTM the sound was so fant... 
Recommendation for new cables
Auditorium23 great sounding copper cables that pair well with tubes and are also relatively affordable. 
Help teach an old dog new tricks
Congrats and if you need any help setting up the Node many here can assist.  
Looking for new (to me) Speakers for Leben CS300XS---Devore, Harbeth, or Reference 3A?
I have concluded the best amplifier for Audio Note loudspeakers is an Audio Note.That may be the case but other tube amps work well I am using a custom PP 17 watt EL34 amp to power my AN-J's. Having heard Leben gear I think it would match well wi... 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
Weirdly someone asked a very similar question on that thread I posted yesterday about Meishu vs P3, here is the question and a very helpful dealer response. I will use only one input into the amp so a P3 Silver Tonmeister will give me the same p... 
How are speakers improved?
kenjit the answer is obvious Nigel needs you to come and tune his speakers for him. 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
I was just looking on the AN website look like the P3 has been upgraded to Tonemeister status. Getting your amp upgraded might give you a very significant increase in sound quality at a fairly low investment. 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
I agree with @tvad the M3 would be a good match and your P3 Silver is a great amp already. A Meishu Tonemeister may sound better but maybe not. I would definitely suggest posting your question here:https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/strictly-f... 
Ideas on how to improve setup please
To me yes KT77 over KT88. 
REVIEW: Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated, Soniquil Cables....
skypunk sorry to hear your struggles but glad you finally have the amp you wanted and even better it's as good as you had hoped! I commented on your system love the plinth on your Thorens would love to see a better pic of your speakers. Happy New ... 
Ideas on how to improve setup please
One easy quick way to improve your sound is a quad of Genalex Gold Lion KT77 repro's the best current EL34 variant by a mile.