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Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
This is such a rubbish troll post... Ranty OP and responses  
Luxman integrated for Harbeth Compact 7's
I have the 550ax2 with my tannoy ardens... Superb... A forever system 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
For me my tannoy Legacy Ardens bought 18months ago and only gerting more enjoyable with every listen.... And luxman 550ax2 it just does everything well. Controlled musical and a great phono stage as well.  
Are there any tube amps that don't give off any---
I would embrace the heat and sit in my underwear with a martini 
Next Best Upgrade for Tidal MQA?
@bruxesqFrom digital coax or optical When streaming MQA content there are 3 unfolds which must occur to receive fully rendered 192khz/24-bit MQA. The first of these unfolds is handled by the BluOS app and will output up to 96khz/24-bit audio. The ... 
Next Best Upgrade for Tidal MQA?
Someone messaged me about bluesound node 2i upgrades.... In UK fidelity audio do this...https://www.fidelityaudio.co.uk/bluesound-node-2--2i-336-c.aspI went for mid upgrade but have been mightily impressed 
Most desirable vacuum tubes for SET amps
What would people say is the best SET for something like the Tannoy 15 HPD - A lot of people say the speaker demands push pull amps but SET is something I always wanted to try for the soundstage. 
Next Best Upgrade for Tidal MQA?
Does anyone in US mod the bluesound... High fidelity in UK do new PSU and board... I feed this into chord qutest DAC and then into luxman.... So good I sold my Linn Klimax Dsm and pocketed the change.... Not often I get to do that  
Advice on CD transport
I see there is a company in Germany that sells a modified audiolab 6000 cdt.... Power supply and clock if I remember.... Doubles the price but if my modded bluesound node 2i is anything to go buy these non stock items can be radical improvements..... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
I went from Harbeth 30.1 to Tannoy Ardens - it is pretty hard to compare as bigger speakers move that air so beautifully - I had been tmpted by the 40.2 for my 7.5m x 5.5m x 3.5m tall room but got a steal on an open box tannoy pair that was too go... 
Audio tax write-off
Yes I do especially now as I am editing and ding audio dubs at the home as office is a no go 
To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question.
Depends what rest of system costs in terms of ratio. I would say biggest value now is picking up great transport and DAC and enjoy CD and streaming. Unless you have good LP collection (in which case) rega p3 or the like or.... (sell all the vinyl)  
Bluesound installed DAC - music killer?
Like @jmphotography I too bought a chord qutest.... Can't recommend enough. As he said the most musical presentation I have heard. Also did an upgrade on the bluesound 2i with new board and power supply. So good that it trumped my linn klimax stre... 
What solid state power amp are you using with your Harbeth Super HL5+ speakers?
Used my harbeth with Quad QSP... Alright.. Then ATC P1 effortless and neutral and lastly with Robson A class monoblocks (small custom Scottish maker)  
Options for ridding records of static electricity
I use a milty zerostat and change the sleeves to an anti static sleeve when I buy vinyl.... I also use a rega RP8 deck and have had no issues with static now. Before the felt mat used to stick when I changed records or sides.... Not anymore