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Original Legacy Studio Speakers
Look for some original Legacy Focus. Sig. 3 was good, but Focus took to another level. I know, owned both. 
Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
I have a Ayre Codex dac. Older and not as current as most mentioned here, but still sounds pretty good. 
Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2
Chakster,Once again, READ the thread closely. OP said he was open to other phono preamps even though he had a particular interest in the two brands he specified.Your snarky response to my first reply was rather arrogant on your part. And no, I don... 
Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2
Obviously, Chakster you didn't read the entire opening thread of the OP. BESIDES the Gold Note and Whest, he said he was open to suggestions on other phono preamps too. Maybe you should pull out all your recommendations on ancient outdated cartrid... 
Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2
Why not try QHW "The Vinyl" phono pre, Mikey Fremer says its a awesome phono pre for the money. $775. Says it competes with 5k to 6k pre's from others. 
Gimbal vs unipivot tonearms
Dont forget the Well-Tempered Labs tonearm. I believe it is a quasi unipivot with much more control and little to no wobble. And yes, it has terrific sonics. Imo. 
Need help selecting a streamer for a beginner.
Blusound Node 2 is the way to go.  
The Music Room
Recently sold a amp to them. Got a fair price. Painless and flawless transaction. Couldn't be happier.  
Does Steely Dan sound bright to you?
I wouldn't say bright. Maybe a little upper midrange forwardness creating some artificial clarity. If you believe that's a characteristic of my system, fine. I have no heartburn with that. :-) 
Do any of you kids , want your system ???
I have 3 boys and 1 girl.The answer: No, No, No, and No. 
Is this normal?
This guy acts as if it's a privilege just to buy from him.Move on.... 
Stylus Cleaning Rituals
To the "Last" users. Stylast, at least to my knowledge is not a stylus cleaner, it's a stylus preservative.  LAST makes a stylus cleaner in a similar bottle called LAST stylus cleaner which should be self explanatory. You should be careful with th... 
Vandersteen Treo CT or Proac D48R
So Johnny, you like the Vandersteen better? 
QHW phono preamp.
Wow. No one has one of these phono preamps yet? 
Revel Salon 2 vs Vandersteen 5a Carbon
I'm biased, as I have Vandersteen Treo Ct's. The 5A Carbons would be an excellent choice for you. Although the Revel Salon 2's are a fine speaker too.