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Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I owned a PS Audio Stellar 300 amplifier. Expansive soundstage and very high resolution. Dead quiet and ran cool. I left it on all the time because of a low current draw. If you are fixated on a Class D amp, this one is quality and won't break the... 
Really...My favorite power tube is reissue that's not widely popular
heh Wolf, +1 
Really...My favorite power tube is reissue that's not widely popular
how would you compare to the Gold Lion KT77, another EL34 variant. I'm running those right now.Larry 
Ticking/popping noises from DAC
are you running direct into an amp? PS Audio told me the Direct Stream and Jr. need  a pre-amp. I would contact them right away, they are very responsive.Good luck,Larry 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
+1 on Gold Lion KT77 tubes.....they are awesomeLarry 
Great sounding 'newer' Jazz Recording from 2010
thanks JB, I'll give it a listen 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
what I'm enjoying is the quality and availability of current production tubes that match or surpass NOS 
Hey That's Not So Bad if It's Class D
I had used tube amps for decades and on a whim decided to jettison my cranky SET amp for a Class D. I agree with Noble100’s comments but I recently returned to tube amplification because I found that Class D amplification created music that was no... 
What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ?
atmasphere +1 
Vibration Isolation
I use those. (2X2 squares) Put under tube amp, streamer-dac, speakers and power conditioner. It's a no-brainer.Larry 
Time to look at newer speakers?
you might consider changing out the stock power tubes for some Gold Lion KT77s if you've owned the PrimaLuna for many months. 
Speaker help
+1 on room acoustics treatment 
Streamer/DAC Isolation
check out supplyhouse.com...I use their 2x2 iso pads under my streamerDac, amp, speakers etc.....cost is insanely low and if you don’t like the sound then try something else.Larry 
Does Qobuz Work With Apple Airplay?
I guess I'll be stuck with Tidal until I get a Quobuz integrated streamer dac since Airplay only does 16/44 res.....I wouldn't get to hear the hi res Qobuz offers using the Airplay interface...I'll start saving my pennies. Will spend around 2K....... 
A New? Way to Buy Loudspeakers??
I like it.