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Audio Desk cleaner.....still available?
AudioDesk works really well, but mine died after cleaning approx. 500 records and I too was offered a slight discount on a new one OR sending it back to Germany at great expense with an unknown outcome. But it looks like a garage experiment - the ... 
Current or Previous Harbeth Owners…
I can't speak to the 40.2's but I owned 30.2 XDs and now have 40.3 XDs. I drive them with a T+A PA 3100HV integrated and they sound great. I've had the T+A for about 7 months now and it never gets boring or fatiguing. (I had a BAT VK 3500 before ... 
Anyone upgraded from Hana ML to Umami Red?
@portoalegre I went with the Aidas Durawood Bee which was a huge upgrade from the Hana ML (still have it but it’s looking for a new home) as I’ve moved on to a new TT and  MSL Signature Platinum, along with microscopy analysis and full toolset fro... 
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
What I do not do is start a thread asking what I should do or say about a scenario that is either hypothetical or has already happened. Epic trolling though.  
New room needs new speakers, I need your help
I wouldn’t write off Harbeth based on their limitations with music you dont listen to. I own 40.3 XDs and had the opportunity to compare them with 30.2 XDs paired with 2 REL subs while they were up for sale. They really held their own in a big r... 
Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp
Call or email Brent Jesse but you are not going to get what you are looking for under $100 a pair, matched or otherwise.  
Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital
Based on the responses so far, the consensus would seem to be that vinyl has no over-whelming, intrinsic advantage these days, despite what many dealers / magazines say.   I strongly disagree with the consensus:)  
What is your favorite budget streamer?
@audioman58  Innuos  mini pulse streamer , with LPS power supply option  up to 2-3T SS drive internally and very good app. And you’re getting these where for $350 or less?  
Power cord
@wesheadley I agree with you. Not sure the OP cares though. As others alluded to another cable post to rattle the cages. Works every time, sadly.  
Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital
A few records that I think sound very good. We Get Requests: The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve V6-8606) Night Train: The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve V6-8538) Bill Evans Trio: Sunday at the Village Vanguard (UHQR by AP) Midnight Blue: Kenny Burrell... 
Hegel H120 or H190
Take this with a grain of salt as I dont know what kind of music you listen to, but a quick search on USAM turned up a pair of Harbeth C7ES and a Hegel h190 for around $4600 (separate ads) which are thought to have good synergy. I based your budg... 
Does old-fashioned necessarily mean out of date?
A product that sounds good will always sound good, and technological advances where tubed gear is concerned are overrated. Especially if you are fond of NOS tubes, as I am.  
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
I use them to validate my purchasing decisions.  
Budget integrated amp?
I can’t explain nor will I denigrate the Yamaha nay sayers but Yamaha makes some of the finest musical instruments and audio gear on the planet. Which is amazing considering they make other gear like motorcycles. Which btw have the tuning fork log... 
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
Not really - the Hana ML is tough to beat in its price range if you have a good PS to support it and set it up properly (which is not trivial) and the lower end CA Carts are not as good value for money IMO. I owned the Hana with a Clear audio Perf...