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12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate
I doubt there are 4 rectifiers that doesn't make any sense.  
Company headquarters and warranty repairs
I'd buy the Dac that sounded best and those are all 3 pretty prominent brands I'm sure all 3 have some sort of US service arrangement. You can find this out pretty easily if you search.  
12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate
@immatthewj amps use a variety of small signal tubes in their inputs it's also possible the OP is referring to an integrated amp.  
Need a replacement motor for Audiomeca J1
Well what did the electronics shop tell you? I'd think it wouldn't be hard to figure out the specs on a motor. And your replacement motor will have the benefit of not being encased in poisonous lead!  
What do you like to see included in a manufacturer's website?
As said above definitely photos of every side of the gear and in inside nothing is more reassuring than being to see inside a high quality piece of equipment. A ballpark MSRP is also helpful. Also making the technology clear is important, I want t... 
A Tale for Your Bemusement
Hey Jim glad you got a feature you liked back. My Auralic Aries can sort files into genres which can be interesting to see what ends up in what genre.  
Who still does mods for CD players
I kind of assumed Dan was out of the modding biz @mulveling that's interesting to hear and @lalitk the analog bridge seems like a perfect add on to any digital source without going through a mod great call.  
Who still does mods for CD players
Undoubtedly streaming has cut into the CD player modding market.  
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
It happened last night I was crashed in front of the system the quiet woke me. 🤣 So I toddled off to bed all good today.  
Southwest Audiofest
What @ricred1 said go through the exhibitor list and note things you want to hear. There will be a lot to take in so organization can help you hit as many rooms as possible.  
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Yes I got that email too and pretty sure thats 1AM here on the east coast.  
Supratek Cortese inputs/outputs - need clarification
I don't have a piano but if you were plugging your piano into your PV12 then have at it, should work just the same.  
Audio Note DAC Owners- please share your thoughts
Very well put @tvad!  And just to update my experience I did finally get my AN Dac-3 Signature back it's been about a month now. It sounds even better than I remember and super jazzed to have it back!  
Supratek Cortese inputs/outputs - need clarification
anatoliy sorry what do you mean by piano? One doesn't typically run musical instruments right into a stereo system.  
Supratek Cortese inputs/outputs - need clarification
Any input that's not a phono input is a line level input, suitable for CD players, Dacs, basically any component that outputs a line level signal. Which is most components that are not record players.