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Shindo Montrachet EL34 amp -- can it handle impedance of Snell Type A?
@almarg Al, I have no information as to why, but my Ars Sonus Filarmonia SJ Integrated (EL34 PP) has 8 Ohm output taps (only) and there are cautionary notes in the owners manual warning that damage could occur to the amp if operated with speakers ... 
Shindo Montrachet EL34 amp -- can it handle impedance of Snell Type A?
Ken Micallef writes for Stereophile. he has both Snell and Shindo components. He may be able to provide you with or at least provide a reference to the info you seek.http://kenmicallef.com/Snell Acoustics300 Jubilee Drive, PO Box 3717Peabody, MA 0... 
Experimenting with reversing polarity to speakers
Interesting article (Tip of the Month) written in February 2017 Absolute Sound regarding Optimizing AC Polarity. More relevant to A/C polarity then acoustic polarity. 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
randy-11Thanks for sharing the article on amplification componentsBrad 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
Decware Mystery amp would be great with the Contours 3.4LE.  You would want to contact Steve (http://www.decware.com/newsite/contactsteve.html) with regard to driving the Magnepans.I have listened to and was impressed with the Decware ZenTorii ope... 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
@timlub Found the suggested retail for the CSIB@puppytfound this regarding the CSIBhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/coda-csib-vs-hegel-h-300-integrated 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
@timlub What is retail on the CSIB?ThnxBrad 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
http://www.toneimports.com/lmaudio/501IA.htmlhttp://www.primaluna-usa.com/dialogue-premium-hp-integratedNot sure the warranty on the above is transferableThere is a couple discussions here on AG, that described theRogue Audio Cronus Magnum II Inte... 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
http://www.toneimports.com/lmaudio/501IA.htmlhttp://www.primaluna-usa.com/dialogue-premium-hp-integratedBoth recommendations have high quality transformers that will operate well with the loads of the Contours and Maggies.I have heard similar Prim... 
Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
@jond @zadfrak Thanks zadfrak for your contributions.Although it doesn't really address the SophiaEL34, I included a link (listed below) that provided you have not previously seen it; you may find interesting/helpfulhttp://wallofsound.ca/audiorevi... 
Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE
@puppytWhat would be your price range? 
Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
jondYour observations of the Psvane EL34 Phillips Holland replica, and KT77 comparisons to the other tubes you reference is helpful. Thanks for the input. Brad   
Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
@ jondHave you heard Gold Lion KT77comparisons to any of the Psvane or Black Treasure line that Grant Fidelity imports. I had the GL KT77's operating in a pair of Primaluna PL 7's, and  remembering liking there qualities.I am considering upgrading... 
Tom Petty Box Sets
@bdp24 Good stuff, thnxs. After I get my cartridge realigned, I plan on doing some comparisons of the original labels.  If it turns out that there not as good as I am remembering, I will probably order volume 1 of the box set and go from there 
Tom Petty Box Sets
@slaw My pleasure, makes for interesting reading and a little bit more knowledge regarding the recordings we all enjoy, and may also be helpful when purchasing used and new recordings.