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Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier?
Dare I ask are you trying to achieve the highest fidelity of the original recordings? Or is it because you have the means to do so then it must mean that you will achieve that" Holy Grail"?Happy ListeningMark 
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
I have the 260.8 monoblocks. I have never been happier. They stay in class A till about 34 watts. 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
This is why I love 2 channel. Less is more IMOHO.Happy ListeningMark 
Odyssey monoblock thoughts.
Sorry on my last post I hit send on accident. Like I said I didn't fully understand the relationship between output impedance of a preamp vs input I impedance of amps. In retrospect I kinda gave them a bad rap and started some poop on Audio Circle... 
Odyssey monoblock thoughts.
About two years ago I purchased a used pair of Kismets that had all.upgrades.I immediately disliked them  as compared to my Rogue Audio M180's. At that time I didn't fully understand the the relationship between output impedance of preamp 
Agon is now a retail outlet.
There is also U.S.A.M. I have had good luck with buying and selling.on.that platform. Plus it costs less than Agon! 
What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i
gdnrbob and mr_m do you have any recommendations for the OP? That is all he was asking for.Happy Listening!Mark 
What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i
The Lumin dose exactly that it streams MQA . I currently use Tidal. My only complaint is about the Lumin is I don't feel the app is as user friendly on my tablet as the the Bluesound app was. The sound quality however makes up for the minor inconv... 
What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i
The Lumin dose exactly that it streams MQA . I currently use Tidal. My only complaint is about the Lumin is I don't feel the app is as user friendly on my tablet as the the Bluesound app was. The sound quality however makes up for the minor inconv... 
What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i
I had the first generation of the Node you know the ugly gloss black square. When I went to the Lumin D2 streamer it was a whole different level of sq. IMOHO it's the way to go you don't need a out board DAC with that piece it has it's own interna... 
BUY Bryston!!!!!
Add Pass Labs and Rogue Audio to having superior customer service. A word to the wise stay away from VTL.or Vacuum Tube Logic horrible customer service. I'm glad I offed my VTL amps.Mark 
Duelund internal speaker wire?
I know this is not the same as changing internal wiring,bu 
New $24,000 inter-connect
I like your style bigkidz! But I will add to it. That's right folks step right up hurry hurry hurry ! 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
One answer. YES!!!! Get Pass Labs and don't look back. I have the X260.8 monoblocks I will never go back to tubes.Happy ListeningMark 
Jay's Audio transport
Thanks nonoise ! Maybe I will reconsider I intend demoing a Simaudio 260D and a Rega Saturn R before I make my final decision.Mark