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Great Tube/SS Amp for Proac D40R ?
I heard these at Arizona HiFi with the Grommes PHI-26 a 1.75wt triode/6 watt pentode amp.amazing sound and made me wish i had the funds for themI didn't but did buy the amp. 
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not?
used vpi hw-19 mk iii/iv 
PRIMA LUNA owners, what power tube are you using?
The JJ el-34 blue glass keep arcing in my PL2 wont use JJ tubes 
PRIMA LUNA owners, what power tube are you using?
i used el34's in my PL2.1 winged C and 1 new sensor mullard in each channelgreat combo 
Klipsch Chorus II or Forte II - Secondary system
When I was researching classic Klipsch speakers i repeatedly came across people saying Forte I or Chorus II were the two to pick over the Forte II or the Chorus I. 
Hot Rats
Just had it on the turntable last night! 
Tube rolling 12AX7As
There are a number of 12ax7 types you could use. Got to http://www.audiotubes.com/12ax7.htm He has a nice list of different variations of the 12ax7. 
Tube replacement for Peachtree Decco65
Get yourself a nice 70's or 80's NOS 6N1P from Siberian Market on Ebay.My Grommes PHI-26 uses the 6N1P but i can also use a 6cg7. Not sure if this will work in your Peachtree but if it can an old RCA black plate will really sound good and they are... 
What has the same sound as Ref. 3a ?
I have owned both the Triangle Comete and the de Capo.No comparison the De Capo is richer thicker more extended and more bassi have thought about adding a small sub to my de Capos but not sure i need the deep boom boom 
Looking for integrated amp with phono for starter
Primaluna with the phono stage 
Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz?
I have used the Ref 3A de Capos with 4 different tubes amps from a 40wpc Primaluna to a 1.75 wpc Grommes SET/P.plenty of loudness, great dynamics even low level, full richgood price used and they sell fast 
SET amps ?
Grommes makes a nice powerful set/p amp and decware would be a good match also 
Phono Stage Recommendation/ Advice
I had a tube box se with my project xpressions mk iit was good and led me on the quest for a really good tube phono stageit ended with a hagerman cornet IIthe project should work well and i have heard good things about the MF stage check vinyl asy... 
Next upgrade on Usher & Primaluna rig??
with the primaluna get apair of Ref 3A de capos i used them with a Primaluna PL2 and loved it popular combogreat midrange detail 8.25 in driver biwirable no crossover 
New reference 3a decapo i with Beryllium tweeter.
Tubegroover,I have a pair of the Capo i and i agree it is a great speaker. I am trying to find out if i should upgrade the tweeters or add the acoustic lens. Can't afford both. i use them with a 4 wpc set amp, plenty loud and dynamic