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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. 
Have you heard Damien Rice live at Fingerprints?
Just got a sampling on Amazon and moved it into my Wish List. Thanks for the lead! 
Dynaudio Confidence 5 vs Harbeth
Toetap... your skills of diplomacy are as subtle as a battering ram. Suggest you try decaf. 
Something Vintage
Sansui TU-919 tuner, which I prefer over my previous megabuck Magnum Dynalab MD-108 tuner. Also have a nice collection of 1960's vintage NOS tubes from Telefunken, Amperex & Sylvania. 
Dynaudio Confidence 5 vs Harbeth
Yes, in a room that size, I'd be looking at monitors with a subwoofer. 
Dynaudio Confidence 5 vs Harbeth
Che13 - what is the size of your room? 
using high end speakers wit integrated recievers
Arch2 - the new Taurus appears to be quite and upgrade over the previous generation... especially once you move up to the SHO line, it's basically a muscle car for folks in their 40's.