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What amps are out there that are Class A, 50 wpc into 8 ohms?
Vitus MP-S201 stereo amplifier delivers 25wpc in class A into 8ohms, or 50wpc class A into 4 ohms.  It can also run in class AB for 500wpc, 1000wpc. Class A or AB mode is user selectable.  We have one here at our shop.  It is a Beast! More impor... 
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
ronboco: Re Alsyvox Botticelli -vs- Rockport Altair.  The Alsyvox is in another league imo. - But they appeal more to my taste in presentation.. ( we were a Rockport dealer for several years and they are amazing, we are now a dealer for Alsyvox ... 
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
Rockport Altair - 515 pounds each! Not the tallest, but the heaviest.   Tallest is my current speaker: Alsyvox Botticelli - 72" tall.  
High Sensitivity, high / flat impedance Speaker Shopping
We have our first pair of Verity speakers coming in tomorrow (new dealer for Verity located in SoCal).  Not sure where you are located  - but you are welcome to audition here or in your home.  The first ones we have coming in are the Otello's - ra... 
Rockport Avior ii vs Atria ii
I would match them with your room size.  We used to a Rockport dealer and my favorite speaker in their lineup was the original Atria - something special about that speaker - but in mid larger sized rooms they might lack bass and the Avior would be... 
Air Tight ATC-5 preamp
I have a nearly new ATC 5 for sale here along with the matching ATM 2 Plus 70w/ch tube amp.  Very nice stuff...  Was a trade in for some Vitus gear. 
Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101
The best way to evaluate audio components is in your own listening room.  Try to find a dealer that will allow you to demo their equipment at your location,  I encourage our customers to demo the equipment we represent at their location when possi... 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
Thrax Enyo - I personally have not listened to it, but some friends of mine have listened to it and said it is wonderful.  Might be worth checking out. 
Speaker upgrade around 100k retail
Alsyvox Botticelli - best speaker I have ever heard..I’m in SoCal if you want to hear them.My previous speaker was the Rockport Altair II(I am a dealer for Alsyvox) 
Shipping companies
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Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018
We are a Vitus dealer located in S CA if anyone is interested in listening to the SIA-025 Integrated. 
Gryphon Vitus Gamut
We are getting in a SS-103 stereo amp, SP-103 Phono Stage and a SL-103 line stage.  I am anxious to hear how they sound.   
Sadly missed manufacturers
Sonic Frontiers, Apogee 
Mark Levinson 326s vs BAT Rex Series 1 preamps
We are located in Orange County CA.  Yes, they plan on keeping the REX product - its the best preamp I have ever heard. 
Mark Levinson 326s vs BAT Rex Series 1 preamps
The BAT Rex 2 with a nice solid state Amp is a great combo and would work well with Krell, Levinson, Vitus, ect..  We have a Rex 2 demo Pre for sale and some other BAT pieces if interested, send me a pm.