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budget digital coax
I usean IXOS 1041 between my ArcamCD72 and LiteDAC got it through Quest for Sound (not affliliated) 
Speakers that mate well with Plinius 9200
I also have an 8200 and drive Tyler Linbrook System 2s with it. For me that are a very good match, enjoyable musically and none fatiquing. A little out of the range you want to spend, but Ty offers quality 'used' speakers. I both the Linbrooks and... 
Affordable Power Cords
Audio Art Cable power cord - wattgate plugged version $105 1m - best one I've found so far in the $100 +/- range 
Front ported speakers recommendation
Might want to check out Tyler Acoustics 
Tube integrated for Gibbon 3s e.g., Primaluna Pro
It is the first tube amp I've had, took a chance since I couldn't audition it,but have found it very pleasing to listen to, good across the range, and it's self biasing. Using it with Tyler Linbrook System2s and Audio Analogue Paganini cd player -... 
Tube integrated for Gibbon 3s e.g., Primaluna Pro
Haven't heard the Gibbons - might consider Soundquest SQ88 - 52wpc KT 88 check Quest for Sound if interested (not affiliated) 
Could use some help, please
Dave, I have a .5m Audio Art Cable IC3 interconnect that I posted for sale recently; it is a very nice sounding cable If that lenght will work for you and you'd like the cable I'll pull the add and ship it to you no charge - cable or shipping; jus... 
Cable Auctions by Manufacturers
I had an experience similar to Pilar in that I lost the auction and got an email asking if I wanted the cables at my lower price - I passed.I did win another auction, quick communication back and forth with the mfg - while the auction didn't indic... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
TVAD - not that I can tell - just changed them both once in the opposite direction - the review on these also indicated that you might need to turn the direction. I've listened for several hours since I got then , both with SS and tube integrateds... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Priz, I just received the Audio Metallurgy GA Os and on first listen I was un-impressed, however, I turned the direction of the cables around and there was a big difference - much more clarity and presence. I would not have thought much about tryi... 
Best Used Integrated under $2000?.....$3000?
I have the Plinius 8200 and a Portal Panache which suit my tastes for not being bright. 
Review: Audio Art IC-1. 1C-3 And SC-5 Interconnect
If I am listening to my Soundquest SQ 88 integrated tube amp hooked to my Audio Analogue Paganini CD player with the IC3 I find myself sitting back, closing my eyes and thoroughly enjoying the music. I will say, however, that I prefer my Signal Ca... 
Best Speakers for 2channel Music
PSB - For $800 or so - I am not affliated with DMC electronics, but if you go to their site you can get new speakers at great prices - supposedly have minor blemish - I bought from them and am still looking for the blemish - very good speakers for... 
Looking for a first Tube Amp for under $1000
I purchased my first tube amp a few weeks ago - this is a little more than what you want to spend about $1500 - Sound Quest SQ88 , made by Consonance for Quest for Sound - Agon vendor - I am not affiliated - very nice amp - self biasing - Stephen ... 
Speakers under $750.00...Preposterous Notion?
I purchased a pair of PSB Image floorstanders for a second systemn and they are very nice for the money - google DMC Electronics - I am not affliated in any way other than purchased from them - they have deals on PSB speakers that supposedly have ...