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Want ot go for valves amp
For your first foray into tubes, a used Cary SLI-80 or Manley Stingray is a cool choice. Great audio and awesome looks on both(no one asks you if they are solid state or tubes!!!!!!!!). For a hybrid, Unison Research Unico. If you are wanting the t... 
Tube for vinyl & SS for CD?
I agree with Tok & Garfish all the way. If you held a gun to my head however (if I can't go tube on both) I would use the tubes to tame the digital and the right solid state with vinyl is really cool.Regards...........GH 
Hi end audio who cares
My wife did not give a rat's bootay about the equipment and sound quality...ok was ok. So I hatched a plan. We have a tv room so HOT reflection wise that I figured this was the place to start, so I let her pick out the "system" for that room. $800... 
New Speakers 1k
All that you mentioed are good with the Gallos carrying the votes of most of our significant others. I believe the best value on the planet however is a pair of Tyler Acoustics Taylo Ref Monitors purchased pre-owned ($1100-1300 depending on finish... 
Power bookshelfs tyler acoustics, reference 3a
I have it both ways as I have 2 pair of the Taylo ref monitors, 1 pair powered by a Cary SLI-80 signature integrated with Jensen caps and the other powered by Levinson 383 integrated(both front ends are Cary CD-308). Depends on the size of your ro... 
Tyer Acoustics Monitors and SET amp, how are they?
The Linbrooks are more efficient at around 92 db (4 ohm). I currently have 2 pair of the Taylo reference monitors in my home using Cary 40w tubes with one set. Works great but I don't listen to AC/DC anymore(90% Jazz) so I can't tell you about SPL...