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Conrad Johnson Dealer in Tucson?
call Arizona HiFi in Phoenix talk to bob or glen 
Best speakers for $1500 or less?
Used Ref 3A de Capos 
How to meaningfully audition speakers??
I think this is very tough. I looked at reviews and comments on the asylum, audio circle, here and audio karma.I also bought used so if they didnt work out i could sell them and not take a big loss (i actually sold one pair for more than i paid :)... 
Entry Level Tube Integrated
Primaluna used is a good deal.I will second the Decware but have efficient speakers 92db plus unless you get the Torii.There is one out the a mkI for around 1100.00 but most of there other models need efficient speakers i run a mini torii at 4 wat... 
Best speaker that Proac ever made
Jperry,was it at Arizona HiFi? It was the reason i bought and waited 6 months for the Grommes 
Best speaker that Proac ever made
I heard the Response D40R with a Grommes phi26 a 1.75 SET amp and was blown away by the sound, the quality and the volume 
Amp recommendation for Klipsch Heresy
I have used 2 tube amps with my 97.5 db Klipsch Quartets. A 10 wpc Vista Audio i84 El 84 PP amp very nice sound not problem driving htem and now a Grommes PHI26 1.75/6 WPC TRIODE/PENTODE amp. 1.75 watts drives it well.The vista Audio amp was about... 
Upgrading Turntable
I went from a Pro-ject Expression I to a HW-19 mkiv. Excellent jump, deeper base, wider soundstage. A good used one will run 1200.00 or so with arm depends on how long you want to look.Also you may want to upgrade your photo stage if you upgrade t... 
Oh no , not another phono stage rec
I have really enjoyed my Hagerman Cornet II. I think it warms up pretty fast and with some mullards its a rich sounding photo stage.The other stage which was a bit to rich, warm for my tastes for most all around listening was the Wright WPP 200. 
Food or beryllium tweeters for my DeCapo's
This is one of the best things I have purchased for my system. The HAgerman Cornet II being the other. If you can get a De Capo i used for around 1200.00 do it best money spent. 
Prima Luna vs jolida
Check but i think Primalunas have the ok to run kt120's 
My Music Hall CD 25 just died
oppo take your pick 
Primaluna Prologue 2 Upgrades
I preferred the EL34 in the PL2 and in fact ran a combo of winged c's and new sensor mullards. 
Unbalanced hearing
I got a dual mono int amp. 2 channel volume 
Primaluna Prologue 2 Upgrades
I had a tube pop and glow red so i sent it to mitch singerman at Kevin Deal's recommendation. While he had it i asked if there were any upgrades he would recommend and he suggested replacing the Solen outputs caps with Musicaps. since it was there...