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Thanks @lonemountain , great posts.  
KT 150 failure
One of my amps uses KT150s. Terrible reliability; three of the four have failed in the first 250 hours. One for vacuum loss, the other two flashes, loud pops and dead. One of those took out the fuse. Fortunately no speaker damage. I spoke to the ... 
opticalRendu network streamer – a review
I'm glad they've upgraded their power supplies. The original oR supply was a cheap unit that ran dangerously hot (not the fault of the power supply). For those with this issue, I found this reasonably priced and far superior supply: 50W Power Su... 
Mutec MC 3+ and CTronic After Dark Clock
Not sure how good this one is but the price is right. LHY OCK-1 10Mhz SC Cut OCXO Clock  
Thoughts on Pass B1 buffer "preamp"?
There is currently a B1 thread over at the Audio Asylum under Amp/Preamp.  
Tube preamp options
+1 Zesto Audio Leto for balanced. For single ended, I also strongly recommend Herron Audio.  
Help Tracking Down Michell Armboard for Rega Tonearm
Contact Michell's new US distributor. Fidelity Imports  
kt88 vs kt150
As stated above, it will depend on your amp and system. KT150s definitely sound better in my Zesto Bia Select 200. With that said, I've found KT150s to be unreliable. I've had to replace two in less than 250 hours.  
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Journey  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
The ANK 5.1 Signature would be a contender especially for folks that like building kits. ANK 5.1 Signature DAC  
Maybe this is the winter you build something!
I'm planning an ANK L5 Mentor line stage to go along with my 4.1x DAC. I also need to finish a pair of VTA M125 monos and Four Pi speakers. Right now I'm too busy watching football and camping/boating/fishing. ANK L5 Mentor Line Stage  
WEISS 501-502 DAC
Here's one you might not have seen: Weiss DAC501 Review  
Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today
+1 07x  
Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage
Used Merlin TSM.  
Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage
Used Merlin TSM.