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Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s?
Both Aurender and Lumin unfold MQA. A full list can be found at -https://www.mqa.co.uk/customer/our-partnersI didn't want the DAC module because the Lumin T1 along with Tidal Hifi (hi-res) met my needs.  The T1 has a built in DAC, but not internal... 
Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s?
If you want MQA, you will need to looking into streamers that have the capability - both Lumin and Aurender do - there are many others. Also the MQA streamers should plug into the Diablo via the XLR inputs and not through the DAC as the Diablo DAC... 
broken dreams - new cartridge help please!
Hard to verify re death of Seiji Yoshioka - nothing on their website.https://www.avforums.co.za/index.php?topic=70852.0 
are nbs cables neutral?
Not only you - according to Tabu, everyone is gay on this post (except me, I just joined). 
Tube Recommendation for ARC Ref Phono 2SE
Hi-Thanks. Googled the 6H30 DR's - ~$300 a piece.  Yipes, but I don't doubt that they sound great.  Any special place you got them? 
Ayre MX-R upgrade costs?
From Ayre -The Twenty upgrade for your MX-R monoblocks is $11,000 a pair US Retail and that includes shipping back to you. It usually takes two weeks or less to get the upgrade completed.  
Magnifier To Help Set Up Turntable
I use this - makes both hands avaliable.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H8808H6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
Tube vendor recommendations?
@grey9hound +2  - Kevin is not a nice guy to deal with.  I use Christian Whitmore "Bowie" of Pro Audio Tubes. Nice guy - very knowledgeable.  Email him at proaudiotubes@aol.com. 
Only One XLR (Balanced) Input - Cable w/ Two Sets of Output?
Thanks guys.  Ended up getting a Goldpoint XLR selector - reviews were good + local business.  Mapletree Audio in Canada also made selector (cheaper), but they were backed up on orders. Didn't like the ones on Amazon. 
New Audiogon equipment search format.
The peepholes are a joke!!! 
How Will A Quality Preamp Help
Thanks to both.  It seems like if I want to go the two channel route, I'm going to have upgrade my current multi-channel system.  Great info on the undersized power supply issue - I did not know. Since I just got the Rockport Atria's - leaning mor... 
High Performance Audio
Agon at its best! 
Best Tonearm Lifter?
Tried both Tru-Lift and Little Fwend.  IMO, the Little Fwend (LF) is better built and was less hassle to install.  Had issues with tuning the Tru-Lift to trigger- tighten/loosen.  In my case, the LF had a slightly smaller footprint (diameter of ba... 
for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge
I have the Feickert Protractor, Adjust + and Fozgometer that can help you get the best alignment for your cartridge.  Not a professional - best if you know how to adjust/work your tonearm.  I am in Pasadena, but only available on weekends and afte... 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
Also, I agree with the folks - TT quality is a factor.