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Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Purchased a Pass XA25 in May and a Aric Audio Transcend tube amplifier in November.  Both play well with my Tannoy Sterlings.  
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Well, I've been absent from this thread for some time. And believe called out for it. My computer went down and any interaction with this forum was conducted using my iphone. Hate typing lengthy documents on it. Also, for several reasons have not ... 
Highest value pre under 1.5k used?
Check out Aric Audio. He makes a tube preamp within your budget. He can configure it to your needs. Great guy to deal with.  
Building my 1st real system. Need advice. Hoping to pair Luxman507uxii/Dyaudio Evoke20.
Glad to hear you got the Luxman you wanted.   
Building my 1st real system. Need advice. Hoping to pair Luxman507uxii/Dyaudio Evoke20.
So you purchased the Luxman 505?  
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
Vincent Audio makes a SV-200 hybrid that lists for 1,000 US. 25wpc. Sold by Sudio Advisor. They have them on clearance for $850. Just a thought.   
looking to upgrade - identify the weakest link?
I would upgrade the DAC.   
SS Budget "Tone" Integrated Amplifiers
Yes, maybe why the Aria mates well with the Vandersteen 1 & 2 Cs.    
What to do? I want a new amplifier to make my Dynaudio Contours to "sing"
Check out Odyssey Audio. You can get a great amp within budget. One with the power you need.   
Review: Aric Audio Super 6SN7 preamp
Congrats on your purchase. I am a owner of the Special pre and Transcend amplifier. Also have a Pass XA-25 to rotate in.   
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
Check out Aric Audio. Also threads regarding same here on AG. He produces tube pres at different price points. Will customise to your needs.   
Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max
Congrats on your purchase of a XA-25. I own one also, driven by an Aric Audio tube preamp.   
Ethernet cable for Streaming
Well, I decided to install the Monoprice CAT8 50' cable. Seems to be well constructed, having Al foil shield around each of the 4 wire pairs and a braided shield around these. Quality terminations. If any issues arise I will go the WiFi extender r... 
Upgrade my CD player or futile effort?
Congrats on your purchase and happy you are so please with the results.  
Ethernet cable for Streaming
Thanks to all for the help. I am now considering two options, direct longer cable from router to streamer, or use of a WIfi extender with shorter cable. Either way I am now considering using a Supra CAT8 cable. More expensive but with better shiel...