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Audio Research CD6 vs CD9 original and SE versions
Just curious if you're just wanting to play CD’s why don’t you run a transport into your MSB Dac? Or do you not like the sound of the MSB? 
Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?
Goofyfoot sorry you can't really say your hearing your setup to it's full potential only listening in mono. I would say get a stereo cartridge but I get the impression you really just want to sell it and move on. Do what's best for you obviously b... 
New Herron VTPH 2A versus used Audio Research Reference 2 Phono
Is it possible for your friend to loan you his Reference 2 to try out in your system? If you can give it a listen that might make your mind up for you. 
Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept).
Juleman I would assume you are auditioning the Harbeth's with Accuphase at a dealer? If so does that dealer have more affordable amplification they can demo for you? You will get lots of different recs here some good some bad but nothing beats hea... 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Basically you can say, all things being equal Class A sounds better, but all things are rarely equal are they?  I can't see myself owning anything other than a Class A triode wired tube amp but my setup is optimized for that style of amp. 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
Here is a Herron VTSP-3a-R03 within your budget:https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649717691-herron-audio-line-stage-vtsp-3a-r03/ 
Horn speakers , high efficiency but not “shouty”
I would agree with Larry on the Charney's they are really lovely sounding speakers and not peaky or shouty at all. I would also recommend the Volti Rival's also a really composed sounding hornspeaker. 
RIP Lou
RIP Lou you made thousands of Deadheads very happy for decades bless you. 
The Wilt Chamberlain of Audio Gear
I also thought this was about tall gear and nice to hear the name Wilt Chamberlain what a legend. I say nothing wrong with flipping gear constantly if it makes you happy and you can afford it. There are crazier and more expensive hobbies to be sur... 
Spendor D9.2 vs. Harbeth super hl5 plus xd + REL Stentor III vs. Spendor Classic 100?
Tomer if you want good stands at a reasonable price look at Sound Anchors.  http://soundanchors.com/ 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
If your selling speakers take a picture of them with the grills off. And always a pic of the back of a piece of gear. If your selling tubed equipment list the tube complement. And a good description including the age of the unit if you know it. 
Auditorium 23 phono cable for tonearm base to preamplifier connection ?
The only reason not to do that would be the inconvenience if you wanted to change cables at some point. If you're confident A23 is your last phono cable then go for it. 
The Most "Analog" CD Player?
Everyone should click the link on the OP's post it's not about analog sounding CD players.  
Other Rectifier tubes Alternative for 5AR4
5U4G sounds better than 5AR4, in my amp at least, but don't risk damaging your amp if it says 5AR4's only. 
The Most "Analog" CD Player?
Rega should really sue NAD what a ripoff product!