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Pass XA 30.5 and XA 60.5 vs Mark Levinson 433 amps
Depending on the sensitivity of your speakers but Pass XA.5 is my choice. If your sensitivity is 90 & up. 30.5 will drive it easily. 
what is doing Arnie Nudell?
Any news on what Mr. Nudell is doing lately?.... 
Pass XA30.5 or Krell FPB-400cx?
Having the 2 best circuit today X & A circuit of PASS XA30.5 is worth the try. Check out Renohifi 
Need Help Choosing a Tube Preamp for a Classe Amp
Try to audition an all ECC83/12ax7 linestage. 
Sealed Monitor Speakers
Sequerra Monitor Speakers are SEALED. 
Creek 5350se vs. Cambridge Audio 840a V2
I go for the Creek5350. It has a seperate power supply for the pre & power amp to avoid cross contamination of signal.Function wise Creek is better & slick!It has a good tonal balance and natural timber accross frequencies. It's a fast amp... 
Audio Research Sp-6a-Should it be modified?
Hi MilesD77,First of all SP6 is a GOOD Pre-amp. If I am not mistaken, The circuit went back and similar to SP3. I suggest that you maintain the original circuit and change the caps & resistor available today.Good Luck, 
Stylus Force Gauge
Doe anybody tried this from ortofon? Digital Scale DS-1http://www.ortofon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234&Itemid=234 
What is a good bookshelf
Try Sequerra. It's a Sealed Monitor Speakers Met 7.7 
Belles 350A Ref / Ayre V-1XE / Pass Labs X250.5
Try the Pass XA100.5/160.5 series if you prefer smoother & silky mids & highs. The X250.5 is more on the dynamics. 
Preamp for my system...Please
Try to look for a pre-owned EAR Yoshino 868Linesage for I recommend 834Phonostage. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Sequerra Monitor Speakers NFM driving the Mid & High + 10inch woofer for the Low Mid. These speakers can beat the 6' footer available today. When it comes to classical & dynamic music, you will feel the real meaning of "weight" in your sys... 
Tubelike SS Power amp
For it was well recognized by the Major HiFi publications & many Pass users like me. I suggest you check out Pass Aleph 2,4 or the current XA100.5