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Whats playing on your system today?
stereo5one of my favs but it demands a very high quality amp/s and speakerswhat's your system 
Honest Amp Reviews: Impossible?
OP, Ive owned all tube systems; Roger Modjeski amp RM 200, OTL Joule Electra, Rogue M150s with cryoed 6550s and EL 34s... several tube preamps; Lazarus, Modulus, Lector balanced tube preamp, multiple SS amps; class A (Kinergetics KBA 75), AB; Brys... 
High end Class D amps?
mdiazI think a lot of people would be interested in your impressions of the PSA 1200s. Personally, I do not feel the need for tubes in my system, my EVS 1200 is not harsh, unless the recording isConsider starting a thread 
High end Class D amps?
Listen to Ric!  He knows what's up.I had Emerald Physics 100.2SE monos (with custom fuses), which I replaced with PS Audio M700 monos, which sounded quite good, but I couldn't resist that Ric introduced his EVS 1200 dual mono IcePower AS1200 modul... 
DAC recommendations--Auralic Vega vs Audio Alchemy DDP 1---others w/remote volume control?
If your question is to me, the 228 was broken many years ago, and my system has changed many times since then. I was using matched Russian tubes 
Amplifier suggestions please
I am 72, but unlike many old stuck in the past farts, I have enjoyed class D for over a decade. Just like class A, AB, tubes... some sound better than others. You need to be educated, which unfortunately is mostly trial and errorWhile I liked the ... 
New WIREWORLD Eclipse 8 series FULL REVIEW
My interconnects and speaker cables are WW series 7 and 8. I was using Eclipse 7 PCs, probably very good at their price point, but my system sounds a lot more natural with other PCs, though I have not tried WW higher range PCs  
Walter (Underwood HiFi), Richard (Renaissance Sounds) and Duke (AudioKinesis)
+1 for Walter Underwood HiFi. He has developed number of performance setting products that he sells direct 
DAC recommendations--Auralic Vega vs Audio Alchemy DDP 1---others w/remote volume control?
Wow, a fellow 228 owner. First I had a Raysonic 168 then moved up to the 228, which I loved, alas, it developed issues during warranty, but at that time Raysonic was folding their tent. After 5+ years I sold it as is for pennies on the dollarI hav... 
Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise?
I recommend you speak with Walter L who owns Underwood HiFiHe is a wealth of knowledge and fantastic prices on products, many of which are his own and sold direct (including amps, preamps, headphone amps, turntables, cables, power conditioners...,... 
Wireworld Eclipse 8 compared to Analysis Plus Solo Crystal
+1 for WW 8 Series Eclipse 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Roger Waters Amused to Death 
My Mark Levinson preamp dying - looking for new preamp, sound as good, wont break bank
For less than $1K on the used market, you can pick up a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 Dac pre  and their PS 5 outboard power supply 
Oppo 105 vs. 205 in playing SACDs
The 205 has a better power supply but for ~ $400 and minimal DIY skills I took an educated guess and updated my 105 with aftermarket LPM and a Furutech IEC with silver wire to connect to the PS and ground and a jumper to bypass the 110/220 switch.... 
SST Son of Ampzilla ll power amp vs Classe Sigma Amp2 power amp
FYI Underwood HiFi has a few Ampzilla amps and Ambrosia preamp on sale