47ghibli

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Floorstanders for $3500
Driven by Manley tube KT90 monoblocks. Room is 18 X 20 X8 ft ceiling. Priority is NATURAL TONALITY & TIMBRE. Live, unamplified acoustic instruments & voice are my standard. Jazz, classical, folk, world & rock, I enjoy it all. 
Compared tube preamps? Want remote & phonostage.
I think Cary might make an all in one pre also, but is probably more than I want to spend. I will sale the Premier 14,PV10AL, & Mod 3A if I am confident a Rogue 66 (or 99) or VTL 2.5 (or 5.5) will sound as good. The 5.5 will probably be more t... 
CJ Premier 14 vs. VTL TL5.5 & TL2.5
I listened for years to a CJ Premier 14 & never experienced any problems. No noisy tubes or ringing. The tubes lasted until I got the itch to try something new. Nor do I have any complaints about CJ factory communications.Likewise, I had good ... 
Info on VTL Deluxe 75/75
Hi, I just bought a VTL Renaissance Stereo 70/70 & can't find good info also. The closest is the Manley 75/75 and the PDF manual is on Manley's website free to print. 
KEF 104.2 AMP, Pre Amp suggestions
Hi, I listened many years to 104.2 bi-wires with a Conrad-Johnson PV10A & a PSE Studio IV amp with Kimber 4TC/8TC & Pioneer Elite PD65 CDP. It was a very good combo.Bill