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Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
audiozen - :" I would put Belles engineering genius way above the works of Pass Labs, Accuphase and Boulder".  What's the basis of your statement? What amps from each of these companies, including Belles, have you own ; and detailed comparisons c... 
TX audio stores in Austin or San Antonio?
I don't live in TX but have bought online from galen carrol audio in San Antonio - here's a link to his website https://www.gcaudio.com/products/category/amplifier-integrated/ 
AMPLIFIER BLOCKS
Cans must make for lovely decor - lol 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
Your speakers are only 89 db , and according to at least one review are not a flat 8 ohm, will these amps deliver the power you need for your listening levels and preferred genres? 
Prima Luna Dialogue One Balance problem
Might just want to call Kevin Deal, it's his company 
What's on your audio wish list for 2018?
May, may not, try a Finale Audio 300B integrated amp  Will see have 4 amps now not counting headphone amp 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
Sorry hikmer was responding to your comment " The LS 100 seems to fit the perfect price point I'm trying to target, think I'll pull the trigger" 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
hikmerGive the LS100 some time to break-in; and I highly recommend swapping in either Sophia Electric or NOS Sylvania 6SN7s.  I also swapped in a NOS Phillips 5AR4, you may or may not feel the need/desire to NOS rectifier.cantorgaleI think Dan spe... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
Added a Finale Audio 7189 MK2 (7189a/EL84) integrated amp as 3rd amp in my main system; very pleased. Also, swapped in some Sophia Electric 6SN7s into my Modwright LS100 preamp; very pleased with them as well 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
The LS100 is the first preamp I tried and it remains in my main system. I am partial to the sound of 6sn7s, and at least in my experience I have not found bass bloat while using either Black Treasure CV181s, Sophia Electric 6sn7s, or NOS Sylvania ... 
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
Guess inna maybe you should simply ask yourself how you'd feel if you were the dealer and people did it to you. Or, just consider in general , do you like getting jerked around 
Whats in your second system?
My second system has evolved over time and has largely consisted of equipment that at one time was in my main system. Some items that were previously in my 2nd system I have either sold on A'gon, or given to friends to try to get them interested i... 
No love for Verity?
Question if I may, with the Verity's having rear firing woofers how far from the rear wall is "optimal" for placement? 
Whats playing on your system today?
smooth jazz Jeffrey Smith -  SMOOTH CREATIONS THE ALBUM PART 1 (CD) 
Higher end value cables
Prefacing the comment I am about to make below to state that I am not affiliated with the person/company, but I have used their interconnectsThere is a current auction for a Gabriel Gold Refection V2 which I expect can be won at a very good price ...