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Recommendation Tube Integrated
VAC Sigma 170i  
Any East Central Florida Music Enthusiasts
There is the Space Coast Audio Society.  They meet monthly or every other month.  I know they have contacts with the local dealers in the area so they could possibly give you contact information.  In Palm Coast just north of you is A La Carte Audi... 
Valve amplification vs Pass labs
@neilco Almost a year has passed and just curious if you made a move away from the VAC amps to a solid state one?  I previously had a VAC phi200 and reluctantly made the change due to many factors.  Ultimately I ended up with a Gryphon Diablo 300 ... 
Is my amp good enough?
I think the Monitor Audio Gold 300 speakers will allow you to hear the quality of your current NAD amp.  If at a point in the future you find an itch to upgrade the amplifier I believe the speakers will be capable of performing at the level of you... 
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
I acquired two Zu Mother power cords for my Shanling EL34 based monoblocks years ago and the improvement over the original factory cords was audible. I have never forgiven Zu… 🤣  
Looking for an all-in-one just-add-speakers streamer for my son to take to college
Look at the self powered Vanatoo speakers.  Worked well in my son’s dorm and they are blue tooth capable so he just used his phone or a USB from his computer.  Simple and had excellent sound. The Vanatoo Zeros or Model One depending on size needed... 
Need help with a fuse
Also I believe the fuse is possibly in a small pull out drawer where the power cord plugs in…   
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC has been in my system for a few years now.  The DAC module is fed by a Wolf Audio Alpha 3SX server by USB.  I have compared with external DACs in my system and continue to employ the Gryphon DAC for its performance in m... 
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
Gryphon Diablo 300 w/DAC Wolf Audio Alpha 3SX server DSA (Dynamic Sounds Associates) Phono II Origin Live Sovereign 3 dual arm turntable (Enterprise IV and Conqueror IV) Soundsmith Hyperion, Miyajima Zero Rockport Mira 2 speakers Synergistic... 
Anybody using tube amps to drive Thiel CS 3.7's ?
A few years ago I used a VAC 100 watt per channel stereo amp to drive Thiel CS2.4s  This combination worked well in a small room, but in my larger room (16’ x 23’) the 2.4s performed better with my Ayre VX 5/20 amp.  VAC Renaissance preamp was emp... 
Integrated Amp ideas for a very young audiophile
I will second the Vanatoo suggestion.  The Vanatoo Zero is a full system in two powered speakers with Bluetooth for streaming or can be feed by analogue or usb.  I use the Vanatoo One system in my office and the Zero around the house as it is smal... 
Will Origin Live Conqueror tonearm fit my Rega RP10's skeletal plinth?
Glad you are starting to get things situated.  I am currently using a Conqueror Mk4 and an Enterprise Mk4 and my dual arm Origin Live Sovereign TT.  In the past I have also owned the OL Silver Mk2, OL Encounter Mk3c, OL Illustrious Mk3c so have a ... 
DACs with switchable high/low gain (output) settings
The new Weiss DAC204 has four possible outputs from it base output to plus 10db,  20db and 30db options.    
Recommend me a DAC under 3k
Currently have a Weiss DAC204 in my system on a trial.  It is a basic DAC without a lot of extra features, but the sound and detail is exceptional at its price point.  Full retail is above your desired price level, but I recommend you try to find ... 
Help me select few vinyl LPs
Carmell Jones http://Limited-time deal: The Remarkable Carmell Jones (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)[LP] https://a.co/d/6rOsGjG Lee Morgan http://The Cooker Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://a.co/d/34tUq1V Grant Green http://Born To Be Blue Blu...