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Best amps to use for the Dali megalines
This photo is a few years old but Elliot @ Acoustic Image runs his Megalines with the trapezoidal shaped tube amps in the background of this image. You could ask him for advice on amp selection.http://imgur.com/a/ss6Qg 
would a shelter 501 work well in a michell tecnoarm?
I recently purchased a 501 Mk III for use on a Rega RB303 arm. Based on the results of this calculator, I added a 3 gram weight to the headshell. I have no idea if your problem would be fixed by that but it’s a cheap fix to try.http://www.vinyleng... 
Manley Chinook
I have a used Chinook (purchased from audiogon seller) without noise issues. I also purchased a used Manley Shrimp preamp that I sent to Manley for the upgrade to Jumbo Shrimp (took about 3 weeks). Great company to deal with. Warranty and after-ma... 
Where do you guys buy tubes?
Vintage Tube Services and TC Tubes.Ebay for the odd ducks (6C33C-B and 6350) that I then send to tctubes for testing. 
Questionable service at Soundsmith
Soundsmith seems to be one of this forum’s sacred cows (reputation for stellar work, not a lot of competition). Posting anything critical about them is going to get you some responses you don’t like. I was going to send them a Sumiko cart that I’m... 
Do you rely on RAID as your NAS backup?
I use a western digital raid enabled NAS for all my digital music. It is in turn is backed up incrementally to the cloud via Crashplan, which offers unlimited backup, no-throttle, backups. Crashplan will also deliver via overnight delivery physica... 
Cambridge Audio products unreliable/unsupported?
I owned threeCA products, the StreamMagic 6, the DACMagic Plus and the Azur 551r AVR, both purchased new. The DACMagic Plus and StreamMagic 6 worked flawlessly, the 551r blew some caps in the video subsystem after a year of operation.I live in LA ... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Stereophile just posted a review of a GBP 9,000 ($13,619) passive preamp. 
Sierra 2 vs Dynaudio Focus 160
Ascend has a 30 day full refund policy so you could demo one that way. otherwise if you're anywhere near southern california you could demo one in their showroom and also demo Dynaudio at a local dealer in LA.i have the Sierra-2's for my office sy... 
Dali CD Vol 1
There's a copy on ebay for a ridiculous price. Assuming you are in the USA, try calling a dealer or The Sound Org (the distributor). 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Oh boy. *grabs popcorn* 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Search for The Sound Steward and you'll find it. Tried to post his number here but mods rejected that. 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Search for The Sound Steward and you'll find it. Tried to post his number here but mods rejected that. 
Hi-Fi Bluetooth Music Receiver / Adaptor
Take a look at bluetooth/wireless options from Audioengine or Arcam. 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
His phone number is available on his website. I've found he's responsive that way. If you can't find it PM me and i'll provide.