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Cayin A-50T with Triangle Altea ESW
Try the Primaluna Dialogue it has a remote 
Cayin A-50T with Triangle Altea ESW
Primaluna PL1 or PL2. I'm using the 2 with Triangle Comete's and love the sound. 
Reccomend an integrated tube Amp-under 2k
Primaluna PL2 gives you lots of choices with output tubes EL34, 6550, KT88 etc. Well built, nice sound. Used around $1000. 
More CD Player selection woes
A good used Music Hall CD 25 or 25.2 might work for you. Nice sound. they go for 250-350 used 450 new 
Best CD player $500 or less used
I have really enjoyed my Music Hall CD25.2. Has a nice slightly warm rich sound and can be found used for around $300, new for $440. 
Monitor speakers, advise needed...
I have a PL2 and use it with Triangle Cometes. They have come up here for around $400 used and a bit more new. See what kind of deal Upscale Audio has on them or for less money try the Stella or Titus. 
Suggestions on Int.Amp w/good pre-amp & remote?
Primaluna Dialogue II, remote, can add an internal phonostage which is very good, i had one on my PL2. 
looking for pre phono for Thorens 160
I have the Tube Box SE and love it. It rolls tubes nicely. They are about $375 used here on Audiogon. I have heard the Bellari can have some hum issues, do a search on here. 
Great sounding new vinyl
Five out of the 6 new LP's I have purchased were warped. Seems high to me. 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
Triangle Stella or Comete if you can find it used 
A good fit for my PrimaLuna Prologue Two?
I have Triangle Comete es with my PL2 (El34's) and love the sound. Great with vocals and jazz though i listen mostly to blues. My room is 13 x20 with the speakers at the short end. For me the issue was price. I got these off of Audiogon new for un... 
Best way to Connect IPOD to Hi-Fi.
I paid $20 for an Ipod dock out to RCA's. Belkin i think. Sounded much better than the mini out to RCA. 
Monitors for a Music Hall Trio?
Triangle Comete, I use them with my tube amp and Music Hall CD 25.2. They may be a bit hot on the top end. 
Quick question about PrimaLuna Prologue Two
I have had the PL2 for about 18 months. I have not heard the PL1. I started out with KT88's but switched last January to EL34's. I cant say if they drive the tubes harder but i do love the sound and the ability to switch to other tubes as i see fi... 
Tube Rolling for Pro-Ject SE II
Sorry the Tube Box did not come with the CV4004 I bought them used with it. I buy 99% of my gear used. With what you are looking for look at the JAN Slyvania 12ax7wa. Clean, crisp, solid range and cheap for a 12ax7 tube.