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Best DAC for around $2,500 or less
RME ADI-2 DAC. Best kept secret. 
Comparison of latest DAC chips
I have tried top tier days such as Ayre QX-5 twenty, Ps Audio Directstream.  Currently using the topping d90 and I'm loving it so much so than the more expensive dacs.   
why so many gryphon diablo 300 integrated for sale now?
Hit the nail on the head. I have a Diablo 300 and I’m wondering what the Luxman 509 will sound like in my system.  
SOS: Andy Bowman - Vintage Tube Services
Just received a pair of Tungsol 12AX7 and 12AU7 for my phono preamp. A pair of 6dj8 Telefunken for my amp and a single Amperex 6dj8 bugle boy for my preamp from Andy. Going forward I will always buy my tubes from Andy. My system has not sounded th... 
Best of the AMperex 6DJ8/6922 Tubes
Andy vintage tubes highly recommended.  
Jena Labs cables simply amazing!!
Got my Symphony a couple of days ago, and it is fantastic. Quick question - is the cable directional? I bought it used, so no literature came with itNo.  
Jena Labs cables simply amazing!!
The symphony. By all accounts seems to be the best value in their offering.  
Jena Labs cables simply amazing!!
Absolute neutral and black background. It simply let's the music flow through  
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Sota star, playing David Sanborn.  
What is a very nice sounding tube preamp?
If transparency is what you seek, check out SAS Audio labs preamp. 
Looking for a Nice Simple Good Sounding Preamp...
Check out SAS Audio lab 
So what's a good preamp?
One you hear SAS Audio Lab preamps your search will be over. 
Emotiva XPA-2
I tried the XPA-2 and it lasted 2 days in my system before it was shipped back. I just foud it too bright in my sytem. I really wanted to like it but i found it unbearable. 
SS amp with tight deep bass ?
McCormack DNA 1 
McCormack DNA 1 Rev A Mono blocks WOW
Jedinite24The info I got from steve is that these were originally from early production (around '91 - '92) but were thoroughly rebuilt in the upgrade process. The full Revision A treatment was pertformed sometime in the early 2000s.