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Rack for VPI HW-19 Mark II
I just cut a new wood oversize top for my rack 
Prima Luna PL1
I use my Quartets with the Vista Audio i84 and a Decware mini Torii 
table, phono preamp or cartridge?
Get some tubes in there. A nice tube phono stage would be nice :) 
Good bookshelf speaker?
I have the De Capos but i use them with tubes. Right now using them with a 4 watt Decware SEP int amp. They sound great on a number of amps but I have only tired them with tubes. 
Where to Buy Primaluna Phono Board
tsalk to kevin deal at upscale audio in la 
Most expensive piece of vinyl you acquired is?
The most expensive i have that i know of is Mercury Living Presence Janos Starker SR-90303 dvorak bruch cello concerto. I have seen sold prices on this from 120.00 to 175.00. I got if for .49 cents a white label promo and mint.Most i paid or over ... 
Recs for Cheap Integrated Amp?
A nice cheap EL84 tube int amp? The triangles sound very nice with tubes 
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