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Narrowing line stage search Conrad Johnson ET-6 SE VS. Backart Labs 1.4 Rhuma Extreme
You seem to have faith in your dealer. What do they recommend?   
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
+1 Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp. I have the level 2 version. It does have a balance control.  You can really tweak the sound to your liking by swapping tubes.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Riverside - Riverside 20 Vol 1, The Shorts   
Von Schweikert Outstanding customer support
I have a pair of original VR-4s that I bought new about 30 years ago.  I've emailed Matt at various times with questions regarding replacement drivers, etc. I had a midrange go bad. Very responsive.  Like a dumbass, I burnt a hole in the grill clo... 
Six DAC Comparison
This post has turned into an advertisement for Mojo Audio.   
Freight Movers?
A couple of years ago, my speakers were shipped from California to the Kansas City airport via Forward Air.  A local shipping company was supposed to deliver them to my house.  Something went amuck with the local guy, so arrangements were made for... 
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
@maxdukecapone  I was struggling to figure out what somfood was, so I Googled it. 😁​​​​​​ Fish Processing Plant. The large fishes and other various fishes will be preserved, processed also make fillets or sale it locally.  
Back in the vinyl saddle again.
I have a Marantz TT-15S1 which came with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony Wood cartridge. I was using it with a Sutherland KC Vibe phono stage.   I upgraded to a Hana ML moving coil cartridge and a Sutherland TZ Vibe phono stage.  I don’t recall if I ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Myopia by Agnes Obel.   
Anybody ever dealt with Safe and Sound audio
Yes.  They are legit.   
Im going to regret my cable question
Link to review below.  If this guy knows what he's talking about, it sounds like the Rocket 33 might be the ticket if you feel that your speakers are on the bright side.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKMb2vibN4Q    
I2s cable not working with my DAC
I would try a different cable to rule out the possibility of a bad cable.  You can get a cheap Monoprice for that exercise.     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RONV5K?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1    
speaker upgrade from Magico A3
I don't think REL S/510 subs are not good subs.  I wouldn't choose them for home theatre in a large room, but they work great for music. I've never heard anyone call them not good for that purpose.  
Tune of the Day
Nemo by Nightwish   
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
No, but I wash my hands if they're oily.   Gloves might be nice if they aren't slick.  I don't like to wait for the tubes to cool off.. 🙂