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New tube preamp
Save your dimes for awhile and get a used DeHavilland Mercury2. 
Best cheaper alternative to McCormack UDP-1?
I also just orderd the Marantz 9600 and will then send it to Dave at The Upgrade Company. 
Cayin A 88-T integrated:The new King of the Hill?
Try Chapter Audio Precis.The US importer also carries the Electrocompaniet and can compare for you. 
Amp s to drive JM Lab Diva Utopia Be
I have the JM Labs Ato Be.I drive them with Chapter Audio gear and also a Hegel 300 watter.And I have heard them with solid state amps and tube pre.Now that was also glorious. 
Phase Linear 3500
Get the NAD C162, even though The Phase helped me in high school. 
hdmi to dvi compatibility
Just get an adapter cable dvi-hdmi. 
When will a 60"+ true 1080P plasma be available?
So,can any one tell the diff. betwen 1080p and 1080i/720p? 
Whatever Happened To SAE?
I went from Phase Linier to all SAE?Ininity Quantum in high school.Still have the "digital" tuner. 
JM Lab Nova Be or Eggleston Savoy?
Any thoughts?Yes,at least try the Altos. 
Sonus Faber Dominus Grand Piano vs Usher 6831/6731
I have the JM Labs Alto Be's,but I have heard great things about the JM Labs 1000 series.Once you hear natural detail, and rock solid imagery,it is hard to go back to "romance".Detail in a liquid and 3D way, is emotional.IMHO 
Pre-amp suggestions for MC 402 amp
Might want to try deHavilland's preamps if you can.I think there is a 30 day trial. 
Tube pre- or amp: does it matter?
I started with ss Symphonic Line RG1 with Klimo tube pre amp.Very nice.Then switched out SL for Graff GM100 OTL and more magic.Then I went to another higher level with Chapter Audio SS amp followed by their Preface pre.I truely could not beleive S... 
High end amp recommendation in China
I would recommend Chapter Audio without hesitation.They offer the best iron fisted grip on the bass region bar none and with liquid 3-D.First Impression Marketing LtdPhase One, Chai Wan Industrial City,60 Wing Tai Road,Chai Wan1901Hong KongT +852 ... 
Recommend relatively obscure high end tube preamps
Klimo,Brickman and any German tube. 
Pairing Plinius 9200 pre-amp w/ Nuforce Ref 9 amps
I would pair your Plinius pre with a Plinius amp.