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Error message when reordering components in Virtual System
Jaytor did you go back and check to see if it actually worked? If you get an error message posting there it usually works and if you refresh you end up double posting.  
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
Soundlab 745's way to go big dude but I feel your pain the Wave Radio can't cut it!  
How much does rear horn loading add to full range driver?
I fairly recently heard an 8 inch Fostex driver mater to a vintage horn tweeter it was a fantastic combo but a one off design.  I've also heard and liked Charney Audio speakers.  
Upgrading my digital system
This is just me but spending $8-9K on digital seems out of proportion to the rest of your system. Are you planning on upgrading the whole system piece by piece?  
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
You can hear them at CAF this weekend I plan to check them out looks like an interesting design and solid value.  
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
I hope they sound fantastic and thanks for the post and the pics. All those tiny wires would just drive me crazy personally.  
Considering Nagra Tube Dac with Power Supply or MSB Reference ?
I'd suggest posting this over on What's Best Forum you'll get some real responses.  
The goal of audio reproduction
That's a lot of science to come to the conclusion; I like what I like because I like it. 😄 In all seriousness jakleiss that sounds like a very thought out and reasonable approach though I do wonder what the value is, i.e. who your audience would r... 
Amp vs powered speaker confusion….
I think most probably look speakers first then amp, the speaker you buy will determine the sort of amp you need. The "problem" with buying powered speakers is you have no options your locked into the built in amps. Some folks love powered speakers... 
Boutique caps in oil... reliable?
@charles1dad Thanks I had no idea you were considering AN when you bought your Yamamoto. And did a bit of reading on the Abbas site he credits Andy Grove from AN UK for a lot of his background knowledge and the George Slawa of Sw1x is his protege.... 
Boutique caps in oil... reliable?
@charles1dad I will be very curious to hear your thoughts on the Abbas Dac vs your Yamamoto I've heard of Abbas and from what I can tell they, like Sw1x, are emulating the Audio Note philosophy. Having heard both Yamamoto and AN I definitely think... 
Anyone who owns a Technics SU-R1000, can you answer a quick question
Glad you got it figured out jsqt now enjoy your records!  
System that sounds so real it is easy to mistaken it is not live
No stereo can truly reproduce the dynamics and volume of live as @lewm states above. If you like how your system sounds stick with it chasing "live" sound is a losing battle. And @atmasphere That literally made me laugh out loud thank you.  
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
@tomic601 It's your lucky day friend I will give you 2.5X retail a cool $500 for that 1961 MC240 and you're welcome! 🙂  
Anyone who owns a Technics SU-R1000, can you answer a quick question
Definitely a gain issue what's the output of your cartridge? And does the Technics have adjustable gain settings for phono?