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Advice for bookshelf speakers
Best speakers I have heard for $4k are by a French company called Atohm.  All of their drivers are designed in house.  Great soundstage, great imaging and since you have a sub you will be extremely pleased.  They have a unique setting on the back ... 
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
Here are some options: Atom Trenner & Field -- ART Totem Harbeth Spendor Sonus Faber Good luck!  Let us know how you do.  
Help recommend a good tube preamp
Audio Research. Ref6SE. Good Luck.  
My first tube integrated: which one to get?
@ghdprentice  Agree with your assessment 100%.  Have the same Ref6se and 160S.  Game changer.  
Considering Nagra Tube Dac with Power Supply or MSB Reference ?
@metaldetektor  thanks for the feedback. Will let you know after Friday how the comparison goes.     
Considering Nagra Tube Dac with Power Supply or MSB Reference ?
Thanks for the feedback.  Appreciate your time.   Woots  
Considering Nagra Tube Dac with Power Supply or MSB Reference ?
Appreciate that feedback jond.  
Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo
  @tontoverde You made an excellent choice.  MSB was going to be my recommendation.  What color are you getting, black or silver? Let us know how you like it after you get it set up.  
Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits?
Try contacting albertportis.  He has a knack for finding people what they want: new, previously owned, demo, etc.  He is a great person and extremely fair with his prices.  
What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
Vimberg Amea. Heard with subs.   
Upgrading from Martin Logan ESL15a w/Force subs to Wilson Sasha Daw or Alexia 2 w/JL subs
@brianslids  By the way I ended up going with Audio Research Ref6se pre amp instead of McIntosh and replaced my McIntosh Mono blocks with an Audio Research Ref160S Amp.  Again everything is updated on my system page. @m-db  You make some good p... 
Upgrading from Martin Logan ESL15a w/Force subs to Wilson Sasha Daw or Alexia 2 w/JL subs
@brianslids  Congrats!!  Way to go!!  After demoing multiple brands I settled in on a pair of S812's.  I also went with the Alexia's and am extremely happy.  As a former REL owner you know the benefits.....but the one I found most useful and succ... 
Shipping 80lb amps.
Use a freight company, palletize and strap the amps onto the pallet then shrink wrap over it so nothing can be placed on top of it.  Fragile stickers can also help.  Most importantly double box the amps. Good luck!  
Luxman 509x vs Hegel H390
Happy to hear you went with Luxman!!  
Is there such a thing as a FOREVER DAC/streamer?
Check out MSB Technologies.  Let us know what you decide to do and good luck in this journey!