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Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions?
I recently purchased the PrimaLuna Evo400 line stage new. I could not be happier. Sound is awesome. Build quality is becoming legendary in the marketplace. They sell new just over 5200.00  
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Two changes to my system this year that eclipsed many changes I had made in the past. These two items were purchased sight unseen, and not auditioned prior to purchase. The first update was to my DAC I purchased the Denafrips Venus II DAC unheard... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
KXOK am St. Louis was first; all about Motown, Soul, and Funk. KSHE radio FM St. Louis and KAAY 1090 am Little Rock Ak. Back in the day 60's-70's 
What DAC upgrade made you say “DAMN, that sounds SO MUCH better than my last DAC”?
Denafrips Venus II, biggest impact of any change.  - 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Denafrips Venus II DAC. Ordered March 09, from Singapore, Singapore shipped from Canton, China. Received March 16.2021 Wow, great DAC.  
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Two worst shows. Aerosmith 1977 with opening act Nazareth. Nazareth killed it. Incredible performance. Aerosmith was too loud, too drunk, incapable of performing. The Who. Apr 28, 1980 in St. Louis with The Pretenders opening. Chrissie Hynde. ... 
Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....
Yes. I have the Yamaha CT1010 tuner. Sounds great and looks cool sitting on top of my CA2010 interrogated. Circa 1976. - 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Primaluna hands down. From entry level through the Dialogue HP