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UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST
A tubed Audio Mirror Toubadour IV would give you a Fuller, Thicker sound. Great DAC 4K.  
Tune of the Day
The Best sounding , Best Recorded I've heard in a Loooong time....Group: BREAKING LACES.....ALBUM  :  LEMONADE...It's unbelieablely intoxicating. I'm hooked !  
Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier
There are HUNDREDS of great integ.  tube amps.....I'd try SUGDEN and for just the sound....Van Alstine amps are VERY musical with BIIIIIG Soundstage.  
Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new)
I second the LAIV Harmony DAC....Mine is silver and gold. Beautiful...and the best sounding under 10 K. Being compared to CHORD Hugo and Rockna . $2,700 . Get one NOW !...My other DAC id the Audio Mirror  ....another fabulous DAC for 4K....Either ... 
Qualio IQ owners, still happy?
Wow, That's a pretty new model to pick up used....Why did the original owner sell them ...He couldn't have had them for very long....I haven't noticed any used ones on the market.  
Best speaker brands for transient response
Borresen X-3's   or X-2's ....Very quick.  
Heavy difficult to move speakers- how do you deal?
Forget sliders if you are moving speakers around the house....Get a 2 wheel dolly on Amazon. Much easier. I never like "sliding 120 lbs. around the house."  
Technics SL 1200 GR
Go with the Least Expensive model TT of a High End TT Mfgr. like EAT or Michell. You get a better made TT than the upper end tables of a mfgr. that makes $400 TT's.  
Denarips and Vinshine split
Breaking News.....Alvin is associated with LAIV  (live).....The hottest new DAC on the market  $10K sound for $2700. See Hi Fi Huffs review. I bought one it's fantastic detail retrieval isn't bettered by any under 10K. Compared by Huff to DCS Bart... 
Tone arm length
Go Big or Go Home.....12 in.    .all the way. But have a professional set it up.  
Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality
I added an ANSUZ MAINS 8 with active Tesla Coils that actually change the structure of the current going into all your electronic pieces and it's the single biggest improvement in sound I've ever added. Mike@ Hi- Fi Loft  NYC.  
Balanced vs Unbalanced Digital Cables
Andrew Robinson WON'T use Balanced Connections !  
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
Get an Ansuz Mains 8 utilizing Active Tesla Coils and you won't need to worry about what power cord you're using !  
dac recommendations for turntable listener?
Definitely a DAC with a tube in it. Audio Mirror Toubadour IV $3500.....Smooth as Silk!  
Preamp suggestions for Atma-Sphere Class D Monoblocks
I second the Audio GD HE-1 XLR....10 tubes...it’s own regenerative power supply to optimize the current from the wall plug...nothing under 10K can touch it for soundstage....musicality...life like imaging and just plain sweet with my Class D Amps....