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What should be removed
titus1 your question and setup are both confusing. First thing, why do you want to change? Second question, the Accuphase E-206 is an integrated for what purpose are you using the  Hitachi and AR preamps? I would imagine the E-206 is a nice integr... 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
The Goldnote Stibbert looks very cool but such a niche product doubtful you'll find anyone with real experience, are you able to audition one? Never heard a Shanling myself but they are certainly more out there. 
Is it a problem to have a DAC feeding a DAC?
Get a streamer with a digital output then you are feeding the Hegel a digital data stream. The streamer's DAC only comes into play if you use the analog outputs. 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
If you think you may have any interest in exploring non-physical media you may consider putting that money into a DAC. You can use the DAC with your current CDP and improve sound quality and also have flexibility down the road. 
Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225
@waltersalas I can't speak for your Line Magnetic amp but in my own amp a PP EL34 I picked up some Sylvania 6SN7 GTB's from seller realdeal on here back in March and they sound fantastic. He seems to have more for sale:https://www.audiogon.com/lis... 
tube preamp repair - southern NJ / Phila. area / Wilmington, DE area
I second the Deja Vu rec and also repair  issues aside the preamp is probably due for a general refresh at that age, perhaps some new caps etc. Updating an old unit is often a very cost effective way to get nice improvements in sound quality! 
Thiel Owners
Jafant great pics your room is lovely and the speakers look great! But how are you listening to music as you wait to put it together? 
Bluesound products to add to hifi satisfaction?
I'm the one who recommended the Aries Mini to Ghosthouse, glad your still enjoying it so much, and agree with what he says, with a few of my own observations. I never had an issue going straight to my DAC via the coax spdif output, obviously total... 
Hypothetical'
Audio Note An/E 
What type amp do I have
How does it sound? 
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
+1 on Zu high efficiency and full range is a great combo for rock. 
Tidal streaming 192.0Khz/24it?
kalali I see it on the lightning DS app that controls the Aries that I run on my ipad mini. One oddity I’ve noticed on Tidal I’ve come across one or two recording that are designated higher sampling rates. One was 96 khz the other was 192 khz but ... 
Tidal streaming 192.0Khz/24it?
kalali when I stream Tidal on my Aries Mini it dispays the sampling rate below the track playing, pretty much always 44.1 khz 16 bit with kbps fluctuating I assume due to network wifi speeds. 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
I believe the expression is "falling down a K-hole" I've not heard much of people really remembering or appreciating music but I guess its possible. And @danvignau I can't say I've ever personally come across peyote but if I did I would certainly ... 
Resale value
I can't believe tonykay and cleeds are arguing about the stock market and liquidity come on guys relax it's  stereo equipment! On the subject of resale value while I don't strictly consider it I do feel like I have a pretty good sense of what is a...