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EL-34 vs 300B based integrated amps
I've heard Alan Yun's Silverline Sonata III speakers with a 7 watt SET amp. Wonderful. I own LaFolia's and am playing with a VAC 70/70 mk III. Superb. Alan's speakers are very senstive and respond very well to low wattage amps. Go for it. 
Silverline Sonata II or Sonatina II
A friend owns the Sonatina II - and they are very good. Haven't heard the Sonata II, but I've auditioned the Sonata III - wow! And I own a pair of La Folia's.My listening room is 13 x 20...so, if I had to choose, I'd go for the Sonata's.Alan Yun m... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Great question, and I'm not sure why either. I have observed people at my house as they look at and/or listen to my system. I think that most people simply don't care or don't think there is an audible difference between high end and mass market. ... 
SilverLine Audio LA FOLIA speaker
I own a pair of La Folia and have gotten excellent sound with them using a 60 watt Aronov LS960i integrated tube amp. About 3 months ago, I purchased a Pass Labs X-250 for the speakers. Mmmmm...now that's the ticket! The X-250 drives these speaker... 
Jolida for Meadowlarks?
I owned the SJ502a some time ago. Listened to a pair of Kestrals with it at an audio store. Sounded bloated in the bass. I couldn't tell you anymore of the other componentry, so that could have been a factor, or even the sound room. Still, I belie... 
Does silver speaker wire sound bright?
My personal experience with silver speaker cable and interconnects is that they are faster, more detailed, and more transparent than their copper counterparts. They also tend to lack the weight and body of copper as well. Therefore, component matc... 
Tubes Top End, SS bottom?
Agree with Snook2. Wolcott amps are awesome. Aronov makes excellent tube amps with great bass as well.