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Ref75se
@skids congrats!  I also think you're in for a dramatic change.  
What is the current retail cost of your reference system?
Current system cost is approximately $140k broken down as follows: Speakers - 16% Preamp - 13% Phono pre - 13% Amp - 16% Turntable and cart - 12% Dac - 11% Power treatment 2% Room treatment 3% Cables 11%  
Ref75se
I haven't been able to bring myself to sell my '75SE.  It's been in storage for a little over a year (since I got my '160S) but it's such a sweet little amp that I've become emotionally attached. Can't go wrong.  
Flux HiFI Electronic Stylus Cleaner
I've been using the Flux Hifi stylus cleaner for about 3 years.  It's the best stylus cleaner I've come across to date.  
Innovative Autio in NYC just hung up on me
My phone has a volume setting, which I will occasionally use.  
Solving the "complex music problem"?
I agree with erik, the room can be a major contributor to incoherence in a system.  The best electronics can only take you so far if your room is the limiting factor. @ahuvia  what are the dimensions of your room and what equipment are you using?... 
BS Node N130 USB to External DAC won't work
Happy bluesound user here.  No problems with USB connections to ARC CD9 or ARC DAC9.  I did have problems initially, but a software update on the bs resolved it.  
Wilson Sasha W/P amplifier pairing
Congrats! Use the 8 ohm output taps!!  
Has anyone kept the 6550 regulator tube past 2K hours in a ARC REF6?
In my experience, sonics start to deteriorate around 1500 hours (on the 6550) the odds of a failure increase shortly after.  Running the 6550 to failure is likely to damage the Ref 6.   
I love my analysis plus but...
Glanced at a few of his other videos, it's a shame how many people he is misleading.  Good example of knowing just enough to be dangerous. I do really like seeing how high performance cables are constructed, but I gave up after he said they are u... 
TMR: What is the Best Amplification for Magnepan Speakers?
What an odd comparison.  Two modern solid state amps and a 17 year old tube amp.  
For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like?
I run my Vandersteens with Audio Research and AudioQuest cables with great results. Moving from the 2CE Sig 3 to the Treo CT is a huge leap.  Probably bigger than you realize.  I'm sure you would be absolutely thrilled with the Treo CT.  That car... 
Solid state to tube
Quicksilver and Will Vincent are both class acts.  I have dealt with both Mike and Will personally and find them to be respectable, upstanding guys.  Great value for quality equipment.  
Aurender N20
I agree.  The N20 is one of the best streamers I have ever heard.  
Tube preamp options
@markmuse Selling the 6SE so soon?  Did you find something you like better?