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Hi-Fi can be less expensive than anything
French knives? Folders or fixed blades? 
Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
Trelja, I see. So some Jadis are up there too. I heard that Jadis has a cult following, like VAC or Lamm.Many high end European companies are having problems in North America, many are not even represented. That's unfortunate. 
Do I need a pre-amp?
Vintage or modern? It's a matter of taste, but you should have some knowledge of vintage turntables to choose right. I myself do not have it, so I would get a modern one, probably Pro-Ject. Another point is do you want belt drive or direct drive t... 
Do I need a pre-amp?
Receiver or not, if the man wants analog that's exactly what he wants. 
tube vs SS my own little test
I will let the others speak about tube amps, I can tell you about my solid state Redgum integrated. It sounds okay when cold, better after ten minutes of play and even better after maybe 20-30 minutes, then stays the same. Nothing should sound per... 
Do I need a pre-amp?
I think, you are looking in the right direction when you say that your analog set-up should not be weaker than your speakers. At least. Turntable isolation/resonance control is very important, even more so since you are using a subwoofer.You might... 
Normal or Abnormal?
My advice would be to get rid of this unit and possibly never buy this company again. There are others who sound just as well or better. In any case, I sympathize, whatever you decide to do. 
Good amplifier repair shop near Norwalk, CT?
eslabs.com 
VPI classic 3.0 Signature anti-skate.
Dougdeacon, I actually ended up setting the anti-skate close to max and VTF somewhere in the middle but closer to min. In my set-up with the records I play this appears to be the best overall. 
Protection
I would pay the lawyer to handle the transaction. 
Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
I have never read of Jadis having great bass. Have I read wrong things or they improved in this area?Some used to call Aronov amps Jadis with bass. 
Rowland's new integrated amp
Taters, I think you are absolutely right. I'll put it another way - this piece has nothing to do with us. 
Rowland's new integrated amp
Johd, that's my point. Almost no-one needs it. And then why not 10000 watts?Yeah, I suspect that Jeff is selling his own former achievements by the pound nowadays. That's his business. Still, this upsets me, he used to be one of the handful of gre... 
Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
8 Watts and great bass with the right speakers? That's incredible. Air Tight and VAC are on the very top, as I understand. Lamm doesn't have integrated, Vladimir Shushirin just doen't accept the concept, I guess. But I bet his integrated would be ... 
Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
I took a look at the Modwright, it's transistor design not tube.