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@mac48025,  Thanks for sharing  Brad 
Voltage source vs. current source amplifiers
http://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/the-interrelationship-of-speakers-and-amplifiers/http://www.hometoys.com/content.php?url=/htinews/feb04/articles/polk/impedence.htm 
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@jond I went to Lydias concert last night at the Douglas Fir Lounge.  They had one of the two LPs for sale,  that I wanted. Bought the one,  cleaned and played it earlier. The quality is not bad for a digital transfer. Good enough to purchase the ... 
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@czarivey They have recorded 84 different artist. Some names and music you may recognize; original (and some current) label for Ryan Adams, The Old 97's, Graham Parker, Justin Townes Earle, Lydia Loveless. 
EL-34, KT-88, 6P3P: What's the Bloody Difference?
You can use a variety of tubes in both the Prologue PL1 and the Prologue PL2. Below is a list that is outlined in the PL2 Owners Manual.I also believe you can use the KT 120, but I would confirm that with Kevin or Jarred at Upscale Audio.Should yo... 
Supra ply 3.4 vs classic 6.0
Cardas Clear Lite was recommended by Merlin Music along with a couple of other manufactures denoted in the TSM Magic owners manual  
Blood Shot Records
Thanks jond.  I am considering the last two releases of Lydia Loveless on vinyl. As you know some of the Indy labels SQ are better on Redbook then vinyl. Trying to avoid making the same assumption that all vinyl is created equal and resulting purc... 
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Spelled Bloodshot.https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artists 
Looking for speaker ideas.
I would urge you to read the reviews on the speakers outline in the below listed link. I would think there is room for negotiation of the asking price. Not associated or affiliated with seller or manufacture.The missing spikes are available from S... 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
Here's a good speaker match for your small size room. It is also a component you can hang on to for years to come and upgrade around.It is a little more then you probably want to spend but I think there is some price negotiation to be had here, si... 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
Clearday cable may be the way to go, but I wouldn't make cable choices until I determined what components you are getting and funds remaining for cables.http://cleardaycables.com/ 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
+1 for @charles1dad +1 for @strateahed entry level Pro Dynamics could be an optional choice to combine with the above reference Coincident Dynamo MK II amplifier.http://tyleracoustics.com/pro_dynamics.htmlMagnepan .7 or  1.7 could be an optional c... 
Current production EL34 tubes for vtl mb-125
Here is a link to  a EL34 tube family comparison that you may find helpful.http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/tubes/el34-tube-comparison-with-tubes-supplied-by-www-thetubestor... 
Current production EL34 tubes for vtl mb-125
If your looking for a lower cost EL34 type, I can recommend the JJ E34L (not to get mixed up with the EL34)matched. There approx. $18.00 each at the Tube Store plus extra fee for matched and balanced. These were supplied with my Ars Sonus Filarmon... 
Is there somewhere I can check vinyl sound quality?
@ochremoon Thnx for the http://hisonvinyl.com/  info