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PS Audio Direct Stream with Bridge II or Aurender N100H
Connect a switch to your router, plug both things into switch, then when you reboot the router it won't impact your local home network. 
AT ART-9 vs Audio Note IQ3
Ahh, the ART-7 is very low output.  I found this..."According to an insider at Audio Technica (Japan) the ART7 is more for classical music because it has better micro layering of soundstage. ART9 on the other hand is a much more of an all rounde... 
AT ART-9 vs Audio Note IQ3
What's the difference between the ART-7 and ART-9?  I see the price is almost the same, but everyone here is talking about the ART-9. 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
Isn't the NVO SPA supposed to be exactly this and a giant killer at the price it's at?  
Calling audiophiles from Japan to help with a purchase from japanese site
pricejapan.com will usually buy anything you want for a small fee.  I've had great experiences using them.  
New CD player, Transport or DAC?
EAR Acute 3. CD and DAC in one. Incredible sound for the money. About $3500 used. 
Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"?
I've got Ediswan's in my Acute 3. I agree in that they could be a little more open. Let us know what tube you swap in. I might try one 7308. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Never read anything about poor Vapor quality? Oh my... 
Move from Analog to a Digital System
"Vapor Audio (vaporsound.com) are simply the best sounding and the best value."I would highly suggest anyone read up about Vapor before entering into that nightmare! 
Miyajima Kansui vs Dynavector XV-1S
The Kansui with matching Miyajima KSW step up is the end of the road for me, awesome in every way. 
What speakers for 10k?
Zd542 he is making his own speakers... this is Vapor posting under a fake name. They have been caught doing this before (have the screenshots to prove it). 
What speakers for 10k?
Good to see Vapor, I mean Onemanwolfpack, posting here. 
What speakers for 10k?
I would highly suggest anyone looking to buy Vapor speakers spends 5 minutes Googling around to see all the bad buying experiences from actual customers (too bad the company deletes all they can). $10k can get you much better built speakers with a... 
recommended phono preamp for $2500?
Allnic H1201. 
Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan
Price Japan will buy you any audio equipment you want in Japan for a 5% fee. You can send them the direct link or have them find the best price for you. English communication is very good and quick. They take PayPal. I've used this a couple times ...