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preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000
@ebm Used VAC or ARC.i would agree with this, and add c-jbut for all three makers, the really good ones are still $3 grand plusprobably the don sachs is the best bet for $2 grand or a little overor maybe this ----> https://avahifi.com/collectio... 
Tube amp Friendly Speaker That Sounds like Klipsch Cornwall
spatial m3 sapphiresmuch more precise and revealing than cornwalls but has the slam and speed and palpability in spades - quite efficient too (but not as efficient as the klipsch's) 
Perfect Pop Songs
best of my love - the emotionsthank you - didoshape of you - ed sheeransittin on the dock of the bay - otis reddinglean on me - bill withers 
Off center (not bent!) stylus?
i'll pile onbye bye cartnext 
Whats playing on your system today?
jamie cullumsong society playlist 
Which Speaker
opi am not up on speakers in your price range but it seems to be that q acoustics and elac are two brands that have made quite good names for themselves making high value lower cost speakers - the andrew jones designed elacs are very well regarded... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
The Gryphon Diablo looks interesting. Hegel H 390 could be more readily available and the $6000 price point might get the job done for me. A brand of interest to me is the modwright KWI 225. Has anyone had any experience with this product? a hegel... 
Any tube experts out there?
They are tube production designation codes. LOL, for you newbies... and almost all of you are. The venerable 6DJ8 tube had many replacements, If you don’t know what type of equipment it was used in you can stop reading here. It was a superior volt... 
Why do people care what their speaker wants?
i think miller has finally lost it completely 😆 
Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300
i would concur to what has been said regarding the ref 75mine is not an SE version - i have higher efficiency speakers so do not need the extra drive of the kt150’s but in my system with the amp running kt120’s the sound is wonderful... there is a... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
I have just sold my Audio Note DAC One signature edition and now looking for a new DAC. Denafrips is at the top of my shortlist. Based on the prices, the Ares II seems to be a downgrade but I’m of the opinion that DAC technology has progressed tre... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Linear Tube Audiohttps://www.lineartubeaudio.comi concur with this though, but their top integrated with real mullard el34’s is $8250it is absolutely superb thoughbut for 6 grand i would buy a big hegel and consider the onboard dac as a throw in..... 
Rel subwoofer high level connections with McIntosh integrated amp
yesstraightforward - just use same taps 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
many threads covering this - search bar above is your friend 
What are the odds......
i have a lot of equipment (several pairs of speakers and the ancillaries to drive them well) - i find i enjoy a variety in presentation, so sometimes i swap them in and out over periods of time ... harbeths have a lovely tone, warmth and thickness...