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Ref 3A Dulcets vs Vapor sound
If you can go up in size just a bit look at the Ref 3A de Capos. great imaging and stage. 
What should I buy for Dulcets/Harbeth
Ref 3A de Capos and a tube amp very nicegood used primaluna, cayin, vista audio, decwarethese don't need much, i use a 4 wpc amp plenty loud not concert level lol 
Budget RCA Phono Cable Suggestions Needed
I have had good experience with the MAC cables found on here. 
Goof High-Efficiency bookslef speakers
Good used De Capos run around 900-1300 depending on finish and condition. 
what differentiates tube integrated amps?
Primaluna and Cayin are or were made in the same factory but to different specs. Primluna is a Dutch company.All the brands you mentioned are a cut above the cheap Chinese stuff. I have a Primiluna and it is a heavy well built great sounding amp. ... 
Goof High-Efficiency bookslef speakers
Second on the de caposRunning them with a 4 wpc Decware mini torii and plenty loud in a 12 x 22 open room 
Best Bookshelf speaker 1300.00 budget
De Capos used will give you what you want.I have used mine with a number of tube amp, primaluna, vista audio and now a 4 wt Decware mini torii still get the bass thump 
Budget-Friendly Interconnects?
I have had good luck with MAC my audio cablesshow up here in the auctions for a good price 
Good amp for Tekton lore s speakers?
A nice Decware mini torii has a treble shunt to back off the highs.With the Lores I would look at a couple of the Decware ampsI use a 4 watt mini with 92db De Capos in a 12 x 22 room and plenty of loud is there :) 
Wright Sound WPA 2A3 monoblocks owners manual?
search the wayback machine you can find wright sound's old website 
Speakers for EL34 amp: $1,500 - $2,000
Reference 3A de Caposgreat with tubes love it with my primaluna and el34's 
PrimaLuna ProLogue Two vs ProLogue Premium
Tomcy6 makes a good point. I had Triangle Cometes but really heard my PL2 when I got some Ref 3A de Capos. Best improvement to my system. 
I need a SET amp to match my Dude Pre.
I just heard the Grommes PHI-26 a SEP/SET el84 amp at Arizonia HiFi. Great sound it can run in pentode or triode 6 or 1.8 wpc. 
PrimaLuna ProLogue Two vs ProLogue Premium
While I agree that there are some nice USA assembled amps the Primaluna is a very nice design in Holland, great price point, built in China option. Better made than many if not most Chinese gear it has a great sound and is easier to roll tubes and... 
Turntable setup under $2000?
Good used HW19 mk iii or iv