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Record Store Day postponed due to Corona Virus
Italy has the oldest population in Europe its no surprise at all. 
Cary CAD 50sl
Here's the owners manual version 1 on the CAD 50 monos from Cary's website.https://www.caryaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAD-50M-MkII_v1.pdfFor some reason they don't list the 50sl. 
About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice?
How about the Tannoy Turnberry? Tube friendly, especially high powered tubes and built to fine furniture standards. I love the aesthetic not sure if you will but if so at $8K the pair seems like a contender.https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/tan... 
True Story! OFC speaker cable
I hope it also gave your power washer a very clean sound! :D Great story and fantastic job Macgyvering. 
Vacuum tube ! And Warnings
I am baffled here you put tubes in an amp that can't use 6550s? You said EL34-KT150 does that include 6550s? If not its not the fault of the tubes wherever they came from it's user error. 
sodium / tungsten / magnesium, aluminum, wire?
I believe that lead is toxic so perhaps not a good idea? 
Vacuum tube ! And Warnings
Perhaps a dumb question but can the amp run 6550s? 
2 way, which are the best designs?
Audio Note only makes 2-way speakers and they sound wonderful, running a pair of AN-J's myself. 
I'm interested in hearing what "the best" systems sound like, where to go?
Based on the fact he said the closest cites are Cincinnati and Indianapolis I am guessing the mid-west likely Ohio or Indiana. Hence my Axpona rec. 
How to set up a system?
The beginning of your flow chart just says cd/phono what components are these? You have an excellent Dac you can run a cd transport into it if you have a digital cable. There is no mention of a preamp you will need one to control volume unless the... 
I'm interested in hearing what "the best" systems sound like, where to go?
Assuming its not cancelled you should hit the Axpona show in Chicago next month 4/17-19. 
Jeff Rowland Daemon – Reviewing The JRDG Superintegrated Flagship Amplifier
Guido very well written review thank you! And excellent use of paragraphs an oft forgotten art here. I am a tube guy all the way but will be reading your continuing installments. 
Linear Tracker ...I was wondering
Uber thanks for the heads up Linear Trackers scare the hell out of me anyway! :)  
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
@willgolf what did you move onto after the Raven? 
new preamp
The new tubed Luxman CL-1000 sounded fantastic at Cap Audiofest last year and my god is it gorgeous!https://positive-feedback.com/industry-news/luxman-cl-1000-vacuum-tube-control-amplifier-establishes...