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Elac Loudspeakers?
I made some videos of my Elacs with my new YBA amp...here is a youtube link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMO6qwubRAo 
Whatever happened to YBA?
Epiqview Inc. is now the distributor in North America. I just purchased the new YBA a100 heritage integrated and its great! 
Odyssey Cyclops vs. the Exposure Integrated Amps
I have an exposure 2010s cdp and its great. I assume their amps are just as good. However, I did just purchase a YBA a100 from their new Heritage line. Its fantastic. It drives my Elac floor standers effortlessly. They can be a fussy speaker and l... 
Newbie wants tube recommendations
sorry, I was not checking the dates. 
Newbie wants tube recommendations
I will give you 2 from Japan... Triode corp or TRI of Japan (TRV-35se) and Almarro A50125A push-pull integrated amplifier.Beautiful sounding gear...The japanese dont get the press or the credit they deserve in Tube audio. 
Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
I totally agree with Atmasphere, the thing to waych out for with the chinese gear is the transformers...I doubt they are reliable. I will purchase either the Tri TRV-35se or rogue tempest III. One made in Japan, the other USA...You get what you pa... 
Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
I just did a demo of 2 tube amps from Tri of Japan, the dealer also had prima luna...the dealer sold way more of the Tri amps (made in Japan). To my ears they sounded better. Build quality was first rate. 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
Just auditioned the Tri TRV-35se in Montreal and was very impressed. Bass was excellent and the little amp filled up quite a large room with sound and energy. Its on my short-list. Build quality was top-notch. vocals were stunning. 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
Unfortunately price at some point is an issue. I found dealers for Tri of Japan, Mystère and Rogue. I think I will pass On Jolida. Thanks again to all!! 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
Funny, I friend of mine said to audition the tempest III integrated...maybe you are onto something! 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
Thanks for the responses...does anyone know which would be the most quiet..i.e. the lowest noise floor? Also, do tube amps suffer what sometimes is called white noise in High-powered SS amps? 
Suggestions for a tube integrated under $3000
What about Tri of japan TRV35SE, Jolida 801, and Prima Luna prologue? 
Raysonic CD228
I have an Exposure 2010S and I am extremely happy with it. I got it on discount as it was the dealers demo. The 3010S is even better. I would buy from this company again. Made in UK. Esoteric is world class, I know it well. 
Raysonic CD228
Funny, I have read several complaints about service when it comes to Raysonic. Also heard they have a new distributor for North America. I wonder if this is a brand that can compete against the likes of Rega, Linn, Simaudio ect. for reliability. T... 
Review: Purist Audio Design Proteus Interconnect
what if I can not afford The proteus? What about Venustas?