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Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
With a 15k budget, I would seriously consider the Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier.  Perhaps a demo/used can be had for less than your budget. 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
It would make a lot of sense if they ship without the tubes installed for safety while in shipping transit, so that owners will install the tubes themselves when they receive them. 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
"So come on, tell us what tube products were sent out to pasture. And then we all have a better idea the weight of the reported claims here. Without such a reference, a review just becomes another one of those, "the best I ever heard" conclus... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
cal3713,I am highly interested in your Lampizator Amber 3 and the Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE shootout.Thank you. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Well said @ dlcockrum!! 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@rgrost "Best guess the Standard are 90% of the DS. As Audiophiles we know that the last 10% is the hardest to achieve and the most costly. So far we have sold the Damping Squared as most are upgrading from GE. If I pushed the Standard, custome... 
Denafrips Terminator R2R Multibit, ultimate pcm redbook converter??
@lolligager ,Thanks for sharing your impression of the Terminator DAC in your system. This DAC is on my radar, so I appreciate hearing from another owner/user.Your statement: "That demo confirmed something that I firmly believed... price is NO gua... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@lancelock Thanks!! 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
Waiting on someone to share comparisons between CT Graphene Matrix and Teo Audio Splash RS cables. Thank you. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Also, the $3000-3500 on the SE’s probably have dealer markup built-in since they are sold through dealerships. 
Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs?
@cb5300,Can you share your experience with the Tekton DI’s versus the Legacy Focus SE’s? Since you’ve heard both, I am curious about the differences between the two that drove your decision toward the Focus SE’s.Thank you. 
Best practices when conducting a DAC comparison
@david_ten,I am rooting for the Terminator because I have been following it since its conception, it has been tempting my wallet for some time now. 
Best practices when conducting a DAC comparison
I would also ensure all the components are broken in, especially the Terminator DAC. 
Tekton Double Impacts
"The cool thing that often gets overlooked on threads like this is we’re all passionate about audio - every one of us. We all have so much more in common than differences."That is so TRUE, Eric. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@greg22lz,It’s all good.@mac48025,I agree. And please share your experience with the SE’s when you receive them.