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Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@lancelock  What preamp and amp are you using?   
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Well, after running through this old thread, I again realize why I so miss AL.  
Tube preamp for my Bryston 7B3
I own an Aric Audio Super 6SN7 preamp and also one of his amplifiers. . Cost of the Super is ~$4000. Aric has a great website and is great to deal with.  His tube preamps have a low output impedance and variable gain .He uses high end parts and ca... 
Not sure what to think
I having a difficult time understanding the fact that you heard no differences.  Two things I would do prior to making any equipment purchases are: 1) treat the room (Your producer friend may help with this) and have your 40+ year old speakers te... 
Quandary
The demo cost is $300 and not of the amplifier being proposed for your speakers. This when you were not considering a change in amplifier until a salesman suggested it. Not worth it in my opinion.  If you were interested in trying a Pass amplifie... 
Looking for comparisons between CD transports
I own the Jay's but if it was out of my budget I would have tried  the Shanling ET3.I wanted a top loader.  
Early Merlin Speakers
I became familiar with the Merlin Soeakers in the mid 80s. I currently have a pair of the 1Bs which still sound good. The foam wrap surround has deteriorated . I plan on covering with a finish burlap type fabric.    
How good is to use integrated amp as preamp with the preout feature
Given the Accuphase  has gain settings you can find a level of gain that matches well with the preamp stage of your integrated. I also believe the Accuphase should prove to be an upgrade.  Much will depend on how the Accuphase mates with your spea... 
Giving Advice without recommending your own equipment
@hickamore  Let me be the 3rd (I believe) to credit you for an excellent response.  
Tube amps under $7500
+++1 I own the Aric Audio Super preamp and Transcend amplifier. I encourage you to talk to Aric Kimball.   
How good is to use integrated amp as preamp with the preout feature
The best thing to do is to try. You wont hurt anything. Be sure to have volume down when swapping use of amplifiers.  There are always gain issues. With some preamp/amp combinations there can be too much gain with the result the volume control has... 
(Jolida) Black Ice Audio Foz SS-X Sound Enhancement
Great thread. May have to try the FOZ.  I will call Black Ice, they are good people, once owned a Jolida Fusion preamp, a great product for the money. I recently purchased a pair of the Apos Ray 12au7s for my Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 to replace the s... 
Looking for recommendations for integrated with a more “organic” sound.
Though I did not see to respond to your original post. Thanks for getting back. Many do not. Given your desires and price range the Sudgen 21 suggestions seemed to me quite appropriate.  You made a great purchase.   
Looking for an HDMI cable
@vthokie83 Thanks for the recommendations. The Supra cable is under consideration once I move towards I2S.   
Anyone ever have, use or hear this tube?
@buellrider97 Will do! It may be a while as I have not received them yet and am leaving town tomorrow for a week.