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What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
Got a used Furman it-ref 15i. It made the sound dull. Yuck  Plugged AMP right into wall and life was good. Wall outlet upgraded too. Then got a new niagara 7000 and all was well. Put the Furman on the “B” system and it didn’t affect sound.Stuff fi... 
Explain what is a clean power amplifier?
+1,000,000 on clean power and clean connects, contact points, the room and the whole kit and kaboodle. Ear wax too if you want to go there.After paying off my life insurance I'm stilling down to listen and enjoy a nice Clorox cocktail my wife made... 
Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!
Yup..sometimes you get what you pay for....I wish I had more pay! 
2k to 4k Streaming DAC
Look at this. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa3i4h-lumin-t2-all-in-one-network-streamer-dac-black-da-convert... 
Who, do you think, designs the best looking tube-based devices?
Rogers high fidelity-That RedMc275 ampShindo Cortese-That Green 
Everything Matters With Digital
I agree with you times 33&1/3 
is this the greatest live band of all time?
Then:Talking HeadsB52’sThe Greatful DeadJimi Hendrix ExperienceJames BrownBob MarleyIke & TinaFelaEddie HarrisKing Sunny AdeMiles Davis (all eras)Keith JarrettOscar Peterson -TrioNow:Kurt EllingJohn ScofieldAbdullah IbrahimBen PatersonBrad Meh... 
Why would I need Roon?
Roon is an easy trove finder of stuff to get at. It excels at the depth of information. At times I want to know the players and can’t with my Qobuz/Lumin interface. I tried Roon but couldn’t find a way to run my online albums and playlists at Qobu... 
Educate me on music streamers, please.
There’s an old saying of you get what you pay for. Got a budget in mind? My budget allowed me a steamer with a DAC in 5he box.  
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
If McIntosh proves to be too expensive new or used.Ravin Audio. Rodgers High Fidelity  
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
My psyche powers just come back on line...............For you Mcintosh amp/pre.....A great match for your Tannoys (that's what my Dad had too.).My psyche powers also tell me you need tube glow.  
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
"Primaluna and Tannoy doesn't seem to be a good pair."You tried already? Anything under $3000-$6000 USD I'd go integrated. PS Audio www.perfect-sense.se not tubes but a lot of bang for your Krona.Unless you have an exceptional room and all the res... 
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
Given the 89dB sensitivity a more powerful AMP would be my pick. I also use a PrimaLuna HP but there are many fine choices tube and SS.  
What integrated should I upgrade to?
Also folks rave about Schitt and Peachtreehttps://www.schiit.com  https://www.peachtreeaudio.comDid I mention I like Tubes (unless it's a very high end SS)? 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
When B&O first came out there had never been anything like it.I had a Tandberg (TCD 320) cassette deck with VU meters and sliders. Had hair then too.Single Ended Triode Amp's