alucard19

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Which new amp to get?
If you are dead set on SS try the Anthem P2 no fan runs at room temperature and built solid to last many years, or if you want to stay with tubes the Raven Shadow MK2 is a really great sounding amp. 
Do I go from a Primaluna HP Integrated to Schiit Freya+ and a pair of Aegir Amps?
I have the Primaluna Dialogue premium HP and have it powering some AR 308HO speakers 93db in a 15' X 18' X 10' ceiling the room is carpeted and I have wall treatments and I get plenty of bass oomph from this set up, I think you should look into so... 
Sub to complement KEF LS50s: SVS vs. Rythmik
Have you listened to the HSU VTF-3 MK5HP, or the VTF-15H MK2, subs they are both less than $1,000.00 and are very versatile in that you can use them for stereo installations (2 channel) or for HT set-ups.  
Rogue audio RP-7 versus PS Audio BHK preamplifier
Have you listened to the new Prima Luna EVO 400 preamp, I traded in my 2 year old DiaLogue Premium for the new EVO 400 and it's worth the extra $1,000.00 just call up uncle Kevvy and let him explainit to you then go out and listen to it and you ... 
Anyone know how to set up Rythmik subwoofers on an ARCAM AVE550 receiver?
Just buy a pair of these and you will be happy. VTF-3 MK5 HP Subwoofer They are easy to set up and sound great for 2 channel or HT listening. 
SS Amp Designer by Reputation
You could try a used Anthem P2 it will last a very long time, built like a tank and able to drive any speaker out there, 325wpc @ 8ohms  
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
If you can find a used Anthem STR integrated you would be set for many years, otherwise look at the moon 250i integrated amp. 
KT88 tube amp
atisvt99: i had around 150 hours on the original EL34s when i switched to the KT90s.It's not like the EL34s sound bad it's just that the KT90s sound that much better in both triode and ultralinear mode. 
KT88 tube amp
Forget the KT88's and go with Electro Harmonix KT90  these are great tubes with plenty of bass at the bottom and have a very strong midrange punch, also they do not grate on your nerves at the top end.I took out my EL34 tubes that came in my Prim... 
Good starter amp recommendation
Don't count out the Anthem amps, they are very solidly built and will last a long time.I have been using an Anthem P2 for years and never a problem.There is a listing here on agon for a new in the box MCA-225 2 channel for $1,095.00 which is a gre... 
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
If you like the KT77 tubes you might want to give some Electro Harmonix KT90 tubes, once you try them you will be hooked. 
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
Look at the Raven Nighthawk MK3, it's only 6.5" tall and right now is on sale Axpona show pricing. $ 3,000.00I listened to the Raven amps at Axpona last week and they sounded great and are made in the US in Texas. 
I wan't the best in this price range
You can't go wrong with ACT, try the SCM50 PSLT (passive) or if you can afford it the SCM50 ASLT (active) I just spent 3 hours last Friday at Axpona listening to both of these and they just blew me away if I could afford them I would buy them i... 
I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire
you can try these 2 types of speaker wire Krux Speaker Wire  Karma SS Speaker Kable or this company which makes some very good and reasonably priced cables  Why Maze Audio? Maze audio they make speaker cables, jumpers, power cables, and intercon... 
Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ
I just bought the primaluna dialogue premium hp integrated at Axpona this past Friday for $3,750.00 it comes with the EL34 tubes but I will be putting in some Electro Harmonix KT90 tubes which are very highly ratedI am getting the tubes cryo tre...