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What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
91490 likes the LS 22-classic 150 combo. How about others? What preamp-older AMP combo do you like? 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
@lowtubes.   That is what I was thinking. I am trying out an old CJ Premier 12. Just got Svetlana 6550 NOS tubes for it. Unfortunately, fuses on the bias pot for my ESL speakers went out. I will report back once I am set up again. 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
This is great. Thanks for all the responses. Keep them coming. 
How would you characterize the VAC tube amps?
Anyone with experience with VAC phi 200 or 200iq? 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
I have been considering VAC sigma 170i? Has anyone heard it? 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
Actually, SL speakers sound great once the amp is fully warmed up.  
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
Do you like the majestics more than the big brothers? 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
Do you like the majestics more than the big brothers? 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
I have talked to SL about amps. They have used Parasound JC1s and Atman-Sphere. I think tubes are more popular with SL, particularly AS. But AS MA-2, which is usually recommended with SL, produces 1600W of heat just on idle (2 Monoblocks together)... 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
@tom_cat24.   Have you heard the AGD? It would be good to know their sound characteristic. Anyone? 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
@gman74 Can you explain why you recommend the open baffle? 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
@russ69 Martin logans have a sensitivity of 89db vs my Soundlab's 86db. So I probably need at least 100W? Also there is the question of triode vs pentode, ultra linear.... 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
During the day, turning the lights off doesn't help. 
Advice on near-field speakers (eg, Raidho X-1)
@verdantaudio,  I have a tiny room (9 x 11) with great soundlab esl speakers. I sit 5-6 ft from them and they are big and block my line of sight to the imaginary stage. I listen to a lot of acoustics, jazz and vocals. I really don't like shrill an... 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
I appreciate everyone's input. Although my Soundlab panels sound great, one thing that bothers me in this small space is that they are like monuments standing in front of me blocking my imaginary sound stage. So it seems as if the instruments loca...