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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 ... 
new to tubes
Thanks again guys for your feedback and clarifications. Saki70 the amp is Sound Quest SQ88, my first foray into tubes. I have only listened to it for about 10 hours so far and already enjoy it. Though I am keeping my Plinius 8200 and Portal Panche...