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Sellers: When do you drop your price?
Rarely. I price my gear to sell and it almost always does at the asking price. Yes, I agree, the seller should do the research to come up with a price that's a win-win for buyer and seller. 
New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier
Yes, with the Hegel, you are paying a premium for an imported product unlike Coda, a much better value. Anyone considering Hegel should try to audition a Coda product first. 
Which amplifier should i buy
I agree with the others regarding Coda. Even though you have a preference for tubes (I have also for most of my life), try to audition the Coda No 16 amplifier. I think in this very recent review, the reviewer nails it; the best of solid state cou... 
Bang for the buck vs. “money no object” cable recommendations
WireWorld for neutrality. 
Looking for input on Legacy Audio speakers purchase.
I believe your room is too small for the Aeris and probably too small for the Focus SE. I think the Signature SE would be ideal. 
Looking for input on Legacy Audio speakers purchase.
I would own the Aeris/Wavelet if I had a large enough room. I've had the Focus XD/Wavelet in my main room (driving the mid/treble with either Manley tube monos or Coda solid state) and it was one of the best sounding systems I've had in my home. T... 
Best skiinny floorstanders
I'm also a fan of Larsen speakers. I wouldn't describe them as skinny though. 
Best skiinny floorstanders
I've heard the Spendor A series speakers and thought they sounded very nice for the money. 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
The Herron website currently lists the VTSP-360 as "out of stock". 
High quality equalizers
Manley Massive Passive. 
ROON NUCLEUS+ KEEPS CRASHING
This didn't occur too often for me until the recent 1.8 upgrade. Now I'm seeing it much more often. I'm thinking that the 1.8 release was premature. 
Which DAC as a preamp?
I've not heard the DACs listed by the OP. I've found the Sonnet Morpheus to be excellent driving my ATC SCM100ASLT active speakers. 
Review: Manley Laboratories Neo-Classic 300B preamp Tube preamp
My experience with Manley is similar; excellent service and support. 
Upgrade in streamer changed my mind on the Tidal vs Qobuz option
I agree, Qobuz is better. High resolution PCM works on all modern DACx. With Tidal, DAC choice is limited to those that can unfold MQA. 
Choosing new speakers after 20 years
Legacy Audio Classic HD.