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Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/warning-for-revel-lovers?highlight=revel%2Bcancel  
Lab 12
The Lab 12 Gordian power conditioner struck me as a very interesting design.  But it seems to have not enjoyed much "uptake" in the audio community. https://www.lab12.gr/product/gordian/  
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
Lots of suggestions, but most posters overlook the fact that you want to purchase from a reputable store that offers 30- or 60-day money back return privileges, i.e. Crutchfield, Audio Advisor, Music Direct. Over here there are several very inter... 
Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best?
Mark Levinson is an American high-end audio equipment brand established in 1972 by eponymous founder Mark Levinson, and based in Stamford, Connecticut. It is owned by Harman International Industries, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. Harman ma... 
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@larryi The third store is Evolution Audio, near Tysons Corner.  Have you been there recently?  How do you find them?  
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
My recommendation: stay far far away from Tekton. On Crutchfield, probably the Dali. Even better at Music Direct, the Vandersteen 2Ce, in your price range.  
DAC recommendation in 5 to 10K range
see the long Verdantaudio DAC thread here  
Original Cary 300B Monos Reliability?
@leahy For many years I ran a Cary CAD-301SE (a little-known model) with ProAc Response 2.5’s. I used the first reissue WE300B’s that came out in perhaps the 1990s--not originals, and not the new ones. I found the combination excellent. It didn’t ... 
Update on Production of Western Electric Tubes
Didn't they have a webpage going where you could submit requests for specific tube types to be made.  
Mod to a DK VS1MK11
Engine hoist candidate.  
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
If you're looking at Magico and Rockport, you should listen to Vimberg as well.  
Chris' latest cables.
Sommovigo is apparently going from strength to strength.  Alongside Black Cat he also launched Graceline. https://gracelineaudio.com/  
Energy speakers
The Veritas 5.X and 6.X models are Klipsch's versions of classic Energy.  For the real Energy sound, look for 1.X and 2.X model numbers.  
Looking for Preamplifier with HDMI Arc...need suggestions
Found in two minutes with Google. Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Take a look at Classe and Anthem, too.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
One of his symphonic poems is called "Sir William Wallace"!