rbodner

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Excellent Solid State or Hybrid Monoblocks Recommendations
Would suggest checking out Concert Fidelity monoblocs  
Birthday DAC
Not a tube DAC but Metrum Pavane has been great  
Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes.
I recommend Concert Fidelity CF-080LSX   http://www.concertfidelity.jp/reference_series.html#cf080  
Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)
I would strongly endorse Aurender either W20 which can be found on the used market for around 10,000 or their newer SE version which I have heard and read is even more superb. This streamer will also accept an external word clock that you can then... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
In general I think a combination of a tube preamp and solid-state amplifiers are a great combination. You can get the warmth of the tubes with the power of the solid state and not have to worry about the tube lifespan.  
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Concert Fidelity Cf-070LSX 
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
I can highly recommend Concert Fidelity CF-080LSX2. Masataka can make one of the inputs and outputs balanced. It is one of the most neutral preamps. It allows easy tube rolling.https://positive-feedback.com/Issue41/concert_fidelity.htm 
If you had access to a time machine, what concerts would you go back to see?
ZeppelinJimiDoorsWoodstockCreamAC/DC with Bon ScottWho with Keith Moon 
Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
Concert Fidelity also makes amazing solid state amplifiers - 200FX 
Amp/Preamp Recommendations
Tube preamp - concert fidelity 080LSX2 SS amp - Concert Fidelity 200FX 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Pink Floyd - The Wall, DSOM, wish you were here Rush - 2112, Farewell to KingsMoody Blues - Days of future pastThe Who- TommyRick Wakeman - six wives 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
I spoke with this retailer sometime ago regarding a different item and decided not to deal with them because he seemed very dubious. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
עליו השלום 
Martin Logan Balanced Force 212 Subwoofer
Thank you for the input and information  
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
Used Concert Fidelity CF-080LSX2 is the best tubed preamp I am aware of