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Ayon Spirit 3 what speaker combo will u recommend?
Sionlim - you can ask Kevian Deal at Upscale Audio about the Pl tubes, but would guess that they are "basic" chinese tubes just with the PL branding - maybe the base line Shunguang 
Ayon Spirit 3 what speaker combo will u recommend?
I swapped the Gold Lion Reissue KT88s in my Spirit 2 with Shuguang Black Treasures and to me ears there is a pleasantly noticeable musical change. On the 12au7s I swapped out the front 2 RCAs with Mazda CIFTEs - again a positive difference 
Best DAC under 2k US ?
Blue Circle 509 
KT120 for Primaluna or Mystere?
yes Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio 
TRL Dude or Joule 150 MKII for Major Pre Upgrade
If you google Music Reference or try to get there from teh Agon link the web page doesn't seem to exist,maybe that's why you aren't hearing back 
Ayon Spirit 3 what speaker combo will u recommend?
The JM Reynauds & the Tylers are low 90db (like 90- 91-) 8 ohm speakers. The Spirit drives them with no problems whatsoever 
Rogue Cronus questions...
You can use the EL34 in the Magnum, however you won't get the 90 wpc that the KT90s provide. Also, if you can find socket savers you can use the KT88 or KT 120s per Mark at Rogue (need socket saver because the base of the KT88 is too large for the... 
Best kt88 for VAC Avatar Super
Might also try Agon member Trelja if you are interested in the Black Treasures or Psvane - Joe is very knowledgeable and reliable, and offers great pricing (speaking as a satisfied tube customer) 
Rogue Cronus Magnum preamp tube
I'd suggest emailing Mark or Nick at Rogue and asking, they are excellent in responding to questions. Also, if my old man memory is working I think there was a thread sometime back that may actually contain a recommendation that Mark had made, tho... 
What do you like in an inexpensive tube integrated
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 90 wpc - USA built, excellent customer service if needed, or simply for asking questions 
How to pick a tubed integrated without hearing one
What speakers and other equipment do you presently have? In the interim, I can easily go along with the recommendation of Rogue, however the Cronus Magnum is 90 wpcs and might be a bit much for your room size versus the base Cronus at 55wpc. Regar... 
Clear Day Cables Speaker Cables
Wig in what way(s)? 
ModWright KWA 100
My experience this far with the KWA100 SE is that it has tight, fast bass with punch 
Modwright 100 - Specail Editon
This is my 1st foray into separates - purchased the Modwright LS100 preamp and the KWA100 SE power amp. Rather than install the new issue Sovtek GZ34 & EH 6sn7s that came with the LS100, I went with NOS Sylvania GZ34, and Shuguang Black Treasu... 
Ayon Spirit-1 compared to Ayon Orion
Reynolds853 - in the event you haven't come across this review of the Orion with comments about the Spirit 1http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue50/ayon_orion.htm