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Dynaudio C20 vs other monitors in the 4-7k range
I have the Contour 20's and I'm really happy with it. Its my first Dynaudio and first "proper" bookshelf speaker. I was accompanying a friend at the local dealer as he was auditioning speakers and by chance I heard the C20's with a Pass Labs integ... 
12AU7 Genalex or Psvane for Cayin Hybrid Integrated H80A
Hi,NOS Mullards have a stellar reputation, don’t think you could go wrong with it provided they’re in good condition. Based on what you described NOS Mullards and NOS Tungsol’s would fit the bill. I change my preamp tubes from time to time between... 
12AU7 Genalex or Psvane for Cayin Hybrid Integrated H80A
Hi Eric,My current amp is a Cayin CS-100a and I have the 12au7 Psvane and I'm very happy with it. Other 12au7 tubes I have and tried are: Genalex, NOS Tungsol, NOS Sylvania but somehow I keep going back to the Psvanes. The NOS tungsol are very goo... 
Cartridge recommendations
Also worth checking out is the AT33 PTG/II MC, I was able to get one on eBay for $460 including shipping. I was choosing between the Hana EL vs AT33 PTG/II and spent a several weeks researching and reading forums. The deciding factor for me was th...