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Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
Check out the Auralic Vega G1. Got to audition it, and G2 version. Great! 
How to identify tube amp
You may need to use a variac to start them up??Also, maybe some pictures of them set up from back in the day? 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated or Dartzeel LHC-208 Integrated with PMC Fact 12 Speakers
No idea which would sound better with your speakers, they are both nice amps.That said,  the Gryphon is a beast and your speakers at 84db may need that. 
Recommendation on power amp
Check out the YouTube video of the Blades with Audionet amplifiers. System was well reviewed 
Need DAC/Streaming Advice
I would try the Auralic Aires G1. Used it and the G2 at dealers last weekend and decided one of them will be my next purchase.  
Why so many wilson alexias for sale
Because people are upgrading to the series 2. Lots of them taken in on trade, then offered for sale.  
Music streamer with no DAC and no storage?
Auralic Aires G1 or G2 
Bookshelf speakers under $1000
Elac UB5Elac debut B6.2 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
I used the BAT VK-P10, P-10SE, and P-10SE with bat pack. Balanced XLR in and out, very quiet (think SS quiet). lots of loadng options.They now have a new line the 12 series. Costly, but worth every penny.Www.balanced.com 
Has anybody compared the Brooklyn DAC or Brooklyn DAC plus to the Liberty DAC
Got to hear a system at capital audiofest this weekend using the Brooklyn DAC on Saturday and then the Manhattan on Sunday.Rest of the system remained the same.Accuphase integrated amp and a pair of (amazingly good) Sonner 2-way bookshelf speakers... 
best preamps
Best I've owned and (IMO) two of the best made.Tubes, BAT REXSS, Audionet PRE G2 
One DAC/integrated you could be happy with forever?
Audionet WattAudionet SamAudionet Humboldt 
Harbeth 30.1 ? The Ultimate Speaker under $5K ?
If you're locked into Harbeth Imo the bigger SHL5's might do better in your room.Personally if my budget was $5k I'd get a new pair of Elac Adante AF-61 speakers. 
please help! which turntable , michell gyro se ,, pro ject rpm 10 carbon ,, avid diva 2 ?
I sent you a message. Should come to your email 
please help! which turntable , michell gyro se ,, pro ject rpm 10 carbon ,, avid diva 2 ?
It comes with a not very good "straight DIN to RCA" cable. I replaced mine with a Nerveaudio.com Vagus 28s cable with same connections. Mesage me if you need any more help or info. Where are you located?