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How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome.
I look at the measurements on ASR then I send an email to the minion leader asking for his permission to buy the equipment. No seriously, I read reviews and then audition the equipment, hopefully with the same or similar equipment that I own.  
DarTzeel’s new direction
I would bet that 90%of the keyboard warriors have not heard any DarTzeel. They sound fantastic and their looks are stunning.  
D amps
Which new class D amps?  
Owners of Gryphon amp; show up: Diablo 300, Diablo 333 and essence stereo amplifier
Your dealer is incorrect; the 333 is a totally different amp to the Diablo.  
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
I suggest you listen to the Mola Mola Perca.  
I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
I am happy for you OP. I would never get rid of my CD player as I have collections of various performances that I like. I also like the convenience of putting on a CD. Each to his own.  
Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier
Well if you want to spend less, I suggest an Opera Consonance. This is far better than the Prima Luna and other amplifiers around its price range.  
Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier
The Auris Fortessimo Integrated Stereo Tube Amplifier is very nice.  
DCS Sending Legal Notice To Reviewer (Golden Sound) Over an Old Review of Their Bartok DAC
Dcs will lose a lot of customers because of this. I saw Cameron's video, heard his comments and saw the communications from the lawyer. Dcs are making themselves look foolish. Anyway there are hi end dacs that are better value than Dcs around.  
Preamp or DAC
I would look at the Ayon S 5 network player. This functions as a pre amp, incorporates a Dac and uses tubes.  
What’s your favorite audio show to attend and why?
Munich. Biggest, best and in Europe.  
Best Music Streamer to pair with Rogue Audio monoblocks and Pre-Amp
Actually Alvin is both smarter and more pleasant than Amir.  
Best Music Streamer to pair with Rogue Audio monoblocks and Pre-Amp
@mdalton Soix +2 "streamers don’t make a difference." Completely incorrect. Streamers make a huge difference. OP if you have the finances look at Playback Designs. Otherwise Aurender is a good choice.    
Would you still pay $10k or more for a turntable not full analog front end these days ?
"My point is simply that more expensive streamers can and do sound much better than a $2k streamer" Th cost of an item does not mean it sounds better. However Aurender, Grimm, etc certainly sound far better than an el cheapo streamer. Just listen.  
Would you still pay $10k or more for a turntable not full analog front end these days ?
Of course. However why not listen to both sources?