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Listening VS Reading
I do 98% of my listening while surfing the web (reading news, sports, Audiogon, EBay, etc...). 
can anyone recommend tube amp for dartzeel preamp?
I 2nd the McIntosh MC275. There's a MK V recently listed @ $2,800 that you could probably get for $2,600. I have one and it sounds great and I've had no problems, plus you have access to excellent McIntosh customer support if you ever need it. 
Original Plinius Sa-100 series amps for Shahinians
I owned an SA-102 for several years... no hum & no problems. 
Dynaudio C4 vs B&W 802D
The C4 is an excellent speaker for Jazz and acoustic. I can't speak for the 802D's as I've not heard them. 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
My Harbeth 40.1's are the best I've heard at low to moderate volumes. 
What am I missing? Americana?
Grandpaboy 
Quick poll: Most enjoyable audio magazine ?
I find Stereophile to be the best bang for the buck audio mag. I've subscribed to TAS and lesser known mags over the last decade but now I only get Stereophile. 
Which of these SACD players would you choose?
My experience with a used Pioneer Elite DVD player (model DV-47A) was exceptional. It was used extensively & abused by my wife and kids in a family room setting for approx. 6 years before it finally crapped out. However, the Oppo I purchased n... 
Best Value in Used Bryston Amps and Monoblocks
Your Levinson 23.5 is known for being a classic amp. I'd hold onto it until you can compare the Bryston in your system vs. the Levinson. 
Pre-audition advice needed
Based upon your amp selection and the speaker choices listed, I'd be looking at Merlin's and Devore. 
Funny video about high end audio/WAF
That was great! 
NOS Tubes In My Aesthetix Calypso
Switched from Mullard CV4004's to smooth plate Telefunken 12AX7's bringing additional emphasis, smoothness and clarity to the mids & high's at the expense of sacrificing some bass response. Have been using white label Amperex/Phillips 6922 SQ'... 
Plinius 8200 vs. 9100 -Which one?
Your AU-717 is a fine integrated. I don't think your system will get much of a lift by spending money on another integrated amp. I've owned the 8200 MKII... it's a good, warm sounding int. amp, but lacks transparency. Consider putting your money i... 
Plinius 8200 vs. 9100 -Which one?
Probably not what you want to hear, but I suggest you stick with your vintage Sansui. 
Who has found happiness giving up on DACs?
4est stated.... "I will recommend that you try a Mac as a server (out of the box easier) and a good asynchronous connection"Need help understanding what you mean by "good asynchronous connection". Can you give some specific examples ?Thanks.