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12AU7 Genalex or Psvane for Cayin Hybrid Integrated H80A
How is the 12AU7 used in the Cayin, is it a phase splitter? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
@david_ten , I'd highly suggest the Chord Dave or the Metrum Adagio. Conversely, I believe you have the Denafrips Terminator which is a high end dac, perhaps you could add a well regarded passive attenuator between the dac and the amp. 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Not necessarily better, but great takes:Chromatics - Running up that hillhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgv88ZLi6LYBobby Womack - California dreaminhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytX3IaFHGkMadeleine Peyroux - Blue alerthttps://www.youtube.com/w... 
Metrum Dac owners
I have been using an Uptone Regen with an iFi iPower adapter.  I'm not hearing anything significant....I guess? I'm not a believer of this or cables. It was a peace of mind thing I suppose. Sounded great before, sounds great now. I mean I could tr... 
Luxman L-509X
Anyone compared the 509X against the 507uX II? They are very similarly specced. 
McIntosh 402 amp channel stopped working
it could just be oxidized connections, use deoxit on all rca inputs/outputs and speaker outputs terminals.  
Accuphase Vs Parasound
Counterpoint being the Parasound is a much more modern amplifier and its possibly also class A/B. They'll sound very different.  
Solid state mid/high end integrated impressions
I was thinking of the DIablo 300 used prices, but actually for my purposes the 120 will be more than good enough.  
Substitute for Shindo in the UK
Leben, Air Tight. 
Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv?
Multiple sources, plus not all sources have a high enough output to drive a power amp, the signal needs to be amplified first. For example, I once connected my portable Digital Audio Player to my stereo amp, but it sounded very hollow and was stru... 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Legacy Audio Signature SE, Dynaudio Contour 60, Endeavor Audio E3, Focal Sopra 2. 
Tekton Double Impacts vs the competition....
Kristofa  +1  exactly my thought ...was planning on going to home depot today to make some sound panels ...only thing I'm not clear on is the fabric that covers the front of panels ...seems like it needs to be thin and I'd like to get something ... 
DAC Selection
If your budget is 6K you should include the Metrum Pavane in your list to audition.  I have the Metrum Onyx and it is absolutely amazing. 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
Why not just do Pass Labs... 
Airist Audio discrete R-2R DAC, at an unbelievable $350!!!!!
@itzhak1969 - massdrop collaborates with the corporate entity to bring to the market cheaper versions of established products based on confirmed orders and interests, the company knows exactly the demand and how many units they can sell, and buyer...