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Please help me understand
What is really amazing is the human ear. The differences being discussed here are, electrically, pretty minor. But our ear hears them. Awesome engineering. 
Preamp function.
I like to think of a preamp as 3 parts - input stage, gain stage, and output stage. The input stage has 2 functions - one to select the appropriate input and two to provide a high impedance so the source can drive it easily and a low impedance to ... 
can we still sort by zip code in items for sale?
jenitite24 - you can search on 11801 in the Audiogon search box and get the items in that zip code. 
can we still sort by zip code in items for sale?
Some sites now have the ability to search within a certain number of miles of a zip code. I think that is what they are planning on adding. It would be much better than using just the first numbers of the zip code. 
Peachtree Nova or Jolida Hybrid Integrated
I ended up with a Naim Nait 5-i2, purchased in Europe to avoid the power issues. Matches very well with Totem Sttafs that I endup up with. 
Naim Nait 5i-2
Should be sweet. Avalon makes great speakers and the 5i-2 is a fine integrated. Enjoy! 
Reasonable price for 4-5 year old Totem Arro?
New Arros are $1,500 or more these days, depending on finish. Mahogany is base price, cherry is more. 7/10 for 4 or 5 year old speakers is not very good. I would check the actual age. The seller should provide close up pictures of any damage. Almo... 
Bose 901 series VI & Yamaha A-S2000
There are 2 pair of Totem Model 1 - Signature on sale here on Audiogon for $1,250 and $1,4000. Seems like they could fit within your budget along with the Yamaha. If you like the Totem sound, the Arro, Sttaf, or Hawk floorstanders may be of intere... 
Naim Nait 5i-2
Totem Arro and Totem Sttaf are good choices for small floor standers. They match well with Naim. Surprising bass from such a small footprint. Sttaf's are easier to drive, but also harder to find used. They are a step up from the Arro.With the 5i-2... 
New Stuff
I moved from SF GP Homes to original Cremona, ML 432 amp and Cary SLP-05 pre. The Cremona continue the GP like sound, put up about 5 levels. The tube pre really helped. Obviously, it depends on type of music, room, etc. but if you like SF original... 
Bose 901 series VI & Yamaha A-S2000
With all due respect guys, for a $3,500 price for a set of speakers and an integrated amp, you are suggesting that Bose 901s are the best choice? Sorry, I am not buying it.Henryjudy - you can do a lot better than the 901s for your system. At least... 
six year old 6sn7's, pushing my luck?
Rodman - a lot of people think the Black Treasures are one of the best 6SN7 tubes available. Cary used them at RMAF in a SLP-05 in their room. Yes you need to be careful of which ones you use, but the same is true of other tubes also. 
six year old 6sn7's, pushing my luck?
Rodman - I take that as a political, not audiophile, statement. Your choice. Happy listening. 
Bose 901 series VI & Yamaha A-S2000
Sorry - that is Totem Sttaf. I always mis-type that. Sttaf is just not a natural spelling. 
Bose 901 series VI & Yamaha A-S2000
Honestly, dump the 901s. I have a pair in the attic (series VI also). I loved them 25+ years ago. But by todays standards, they just do not cut it.For the money you are talking there are lots of great options. The last system I set up was a Naim N...