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the best 'tubey amp - warm,smooth,liquid' ?
I happen to have a sweet Mastersound 300b available. 
Sablon Audio Cables
I auditioned the Panatela IC's and the Gran Corona cord. Bought them both. Quiet and detailed. Huge difference over admittedly less expensive cables. 
singers similar to Lucinda Williams
Janis Joplin? 
SET Amp for Harbeth P7ES3
I own a Mastersound 300B SE and also owned Harbeth SHL5's. It was a great combination. The 300B with 24 watts is the P version that utilizes 4 300B tubes, I think. Expensive to roll or replace the tubes, but an outstanding amp and very good with H... 
Speaker Cable for SET amplfiier - 1000$
Auditorium 23 are very good. I got mine for $750 used. I own a 300B SET amp and high eff speakers. Reviews are enthusiastic. 
Music Vault Server
I agree, Neal @Sound Science will work with you and provides great service after the sale. 
Cable for AudioNote E/SPeHe
Thanks, I will check them out. 
used SET amp under $1500 suggestion
Mastersound makes wonderful amps. They come up for sale in your price range. 
Tubes for Mastersound 300BSE
Thanks for the input Bryan.I too have been considering the Treasures.Scott 
tube integrated for Harbeth under $2500
I highly recommend Mastersound amps (hand built in Italy).Several are available in your price range. I use the 300BSE with the SHL5 and really enjoy the combo. Dale, at Eugene Hi-Fi carries both Harbeth and Mastersound. Could be a good source. 
Best used DAC around $500
Bel CantO DAC 2 used is in that range. Very good unit. Invest in good digital cable. 
Question for Harbeth Owners
Just picked up Clear Day Cables Shotgun for my SHL5's with Mastersound 300B SET integrated. You might like Double Shotgun. Free in-home trial. Great quality, service, and value. Paul is great to deal with. 
Is there a qulaity DAC that has USB and coaxial.
Thanks for the feedback. I am interested in but have no experience with hi/rez digital files, and have a budget of aroound $3k for DAC. Currently listen to a Bel Canto 2 which is pretty decent with McCormack UDP as transport. Other components are ...