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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"!  
What type of wire for dedicated 20A AC lines?
So here's a beginner's question. If you're putting in a dedicated 20amp line, or even 2 or 4 of them, and if there are no free spaces on the main breaker box panel that you currently have, do you also end up putting in a new larger panel?  Does a... 
Volume Control Too Sensitive
So how do you know whether to buy the 10 ohm or 20 ohm model?  
Classical Music for Aficionados
Listening to four of his symphonic poems right now.  
Lumin U1 Still Relevant??
I recommend people read the full Absolute Sound report and make their own mind up as to what is engineered into the unit, and how many of its features individual users might take advantage of.  
Missing Members
It's best to isolate the listener as well.   Or in some instances