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Amplifier suggestions for Von Schweikert VR4 JR
I use a BAT VK-200 to power my VR4 JR's and am very happy with the sound. I use a tubed pre-amp (VK-3i). 
DVD Player with Tubes?
Cary, Balanced Audio Technology, Shandling, I'm sure there are more. Look through the for sale postings for some ideas. 
Interconnect with RCA and XLR connectors feasible?
You can get an adapter. There may even be some available here on audiogon. Do a search. If not, PartsExpress.com. 
Intergrated or Solid State Whats The Difference ?
Hap123, you have a few of your terms mixed up! You can get an integrated amp, which includes an amp and pre-amp in a single chassis. Or you can buy an power amplifier and pre-amplifier separately - each has it's own chassis (metal box). The pros o... 
persoanlity and speaker preference
I have owned and enjoyed both electrostatics (Martin Logan) and box (Von Schweikert, B&W, Energy, Klipsch). I'm not sure you have to be one or the other. 
Best power amp for under 1K
I recently purchased a used Balanced Audio Technologies (BAT) VK-200 for right around $1,000. I love it. 
Personal amp evolution
Pioneer SX-450 (receiver) 1978Hitachi (receiver) 1983NEC (receiver) 1991Denon AVR-1000 (receiver) 1994Marantz SR-7200 (receiver) 2004McIntosh MC2100 (ss amp) 2004Balanced Audio Technology (ss amp)VK-200 2006next BAT VK-55? 
Newbie looking for cheap dependable table
I own the MMF-5 and would highly recommend it as a plug and play unit. The sound is very good also. I have not really been able to listen to a high end analog rig, so I don't know what I'm missing, but I'm happy with the Music Hall MMF-5. I purcha... 
Personal amp evolution
Pioneer SX-450 (receiver) 1978Hitachi (receiver) 1983NEC (receiver) 1991Denon AVR-1000 (receiver) 1994Marantz SR-7200 (receiver) 2004McIntosh MC2100 (amp) 2004next? McIntosh MC252 2006 
U2 fans: Where can I find this "Bullet" ?
I don't know where you can find a live version of "Bullet", but for live U2 on CD there is "Under a Blood Red Sky", and "Rattle and Hum" is available on both DVD and CD. 
Is Martin Logan goin to Big Box stores?
Why is it sad that Best Buy might actually sell some decent equipment? :) 
SVS vs. Velodyne?
I have a SVS PB2 ISD, that I paid about $900 for a year ago. I use it in a dedicated home theater room. (The dimensions are about 14 x 25.) I love it for movies and xbox games. Output is more than adequate for room size. Goes very low. You can tig... 
How would you desribe Von Schweiket VR-4jr sound?
Excuse my ignorance, but what does "sounded hi-fi" mean? 
Personal speaker evolution
PioneerJVCKlipsch KG4B&W DM602 S2Martin Logan Scenarionext? Von Schweikert VR4 JR 
Marantz receivers any bad vibes for 2ch&HT combo
I have the Marantz SR 7200, and have been very happy with it. I use it for mostly home theater though, driving B&W 602's, LCR60 & LM1's.