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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. 
Revel Studio versus Parsifal Encore
The Parsifals currently listed are a steal. If I had the funds I'd be all over them as they have always been a speaker I've wanted to own. 
Springsteen "Live in Hyde Park" dvd
Ditto on Metralla's comments about "great music, but crappy sound". From a sound quality perspective, the Boss's recordings have been a huge disappointment! 
PS Audio PWD. who's in line to cross the bridge??
Very curious to see how this wireless option works out. I've been holding out returning to computer audio until a high quality, reasonably priced wireless solution is proven out. 
looking for tube info
I've found Brent Jesse to be a reputable tube dealer. A man of his word.