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Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon?
I also have found this to be a great site for buying and selling.   
Streaming newbie looking for guidance
Well I use the Pure Music software program on my Mac mini and Macbook pro. Def improvement over itunes playing back AIFF files. Works for serving not streaming. 
New Dac
I own the AM Tubadour III. Great DAC. R2R with tube output stage.In stock form $1500 US. Can be upgraded to SE version at later date. Made in Minnesota. 
Streaming newbie looking for guidance
Oh, thanks hanfrac for allowing my involvement. Hope you find what you need. 
Streaming newbie looking for guidance
Yes, the Lumin D1 Mini is another that fits my needs, A dealer I frequent when traveling (225miles away) is a Lumin dealer. Not heard any of there products however.  
Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier
@goldprintaudio  Done. Thanks! 
Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier
Thanks all. I should mention that my budget does not exceed $5000.@goldprintaudio  thanks for chiming in. I had you on my list as a dealer to call regarding my questions concerning LM amplifiers. I will do so.  At the moment I am in a quandary as ... 
Sensitivity Ratings on Preamplifiers or Integrateds vs. Amplifiers
Thanks, George. I wasn't aware of the 12AY7 tube. I believe there is another tube, having a 4 digit designation,  that can replace the 12AX7 for lower gain. Maybe the same tube with different designations?I am currently not in the mood to get over... 
Streaming newbie looking for guidance
That Innuos Zen products look interesting to me. Fit what my needs would be, server and streamer. I use a Mac mini as a server, but use a transport into the same DAC for critical listening. Also, an upgrade from Spotify would be necessary for impr... 
Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume
Maybe the difference when cutting the  8 tube 70wpc in half, and cutting the 4 tube 40wpc in half, is that what is loss is 'headroom' power and not the 'foundation' power the speaker demands. If wishing to run in triode mode I can understand the n... 
Sensitivity Ratings on Preamplifiers or Integrateds vs. Amplifiers
George,  thanks for your response. I usually get around to looking inside a piece of equipment I own to see what I purchased. Never in a hurry to do so with something new (to me). My LM211 is just past the broken in stage. I will play with the vol... 
New Dac
+1 jazzman7. I owned the BDA-1 for 7 years. Used it with a USB/SPDIF converter for computer. Coax otherwise. Great PCM machine. Many inputs. Balanced and single ended outputs. I sold mine a year ago here on AG for $700 I believe. Maybe a little le... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Several have addressed this herein. What's one more? A tube amplifier asked to drive a difficult to drive load provides less than stellar sound. Far more speakers are designed for SS amps than tube ones. There are many PL user contributors on this... 
Sensitivity Ratings on Preamplifiers or Integrateds vs. Amplifiers
@yogiboy  Thanks for your response. I do own a SYS. I am really not overly concerned with the volume position as I am wondering how much power I am reaching at the position. I don't feel I would accomplish much adding another potentiometer and pai... 
Streaming newbie looking for guidance
I am going to take soix's advise and check out that Innuos ZEN Mini.