jperry

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Line Magnetic 219ia 12AX7 Tube Rolling
Check with Andy at Vintage Tube Services. He will give you good advice. Give him a call, which is better than e-mail for this purpose. 
Do I need speakers upgrade?
The Proacs are easy to drive so your mc152 should be able to drive the fine. Hopefully you can try then first. 
Do I need speakers upgrade?
I have the Proac D-40r in a room 11w 17d 10h. They are the model preceding and about the same size as the D 48. I think the D-48 could work in your room, and the D-30r might also be a consideration 
Confused along the journey--opinions please
If it fits in your budget, this is a very good deal. No relationship with seller, but I do own one.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-sme-model-10-turntable-tonearm-2016-12-01-analog-14620-... 
I should have never ....
Try the Proac Response D-30r with ribbon tweeters. They don't take any more room than a stand mount speaker. 
Confused along the journey--opinions please
I think an upgrade to your cartridge would be the next step. Roksan makes a MC cartridge (Shiraz) or maybe an Ortofon MC cartridge if you like the Ortofon sound. If you are buying local maybe your dealer will have a recommendation and let you demo... 
Confused along the journey--opinions please
It seems like you have a very nice system and are making some good choices along the way. What analog setup do you have? Making some changes to my front end significantly improved my system. 
Starting over with vinyl
I think you should get an entry level Project or Rega including the cartridge.That is what I would do if I were in your place 
amp stands on wheels
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Bryston vs MBL
@mb1audioI have not compared the Atlas to any of the Ayre amplifiers. I bought it on a recommendation from Audioconnection as a match for my Calypso preamp.My system is posted here if you want to see it.Best Regards,Jim Perry 
Bryston vs MBL
Another high power consideration for you is the Aesthetix Atlas. Underappreciated in my opinion, and resale units seem like a bargain. I own a stereo Atlas amp. 
The Palladian-A step beyond
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what cartridge do you use with the Mayware formula 4 MK 3 arm
When I had one I used an ADC XLM II. I think as indicated the Shure will work in the Mayware 
Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225
I think the OP (jkull) is also looking for some good advice as well, but may not know the right questions or how to interpret the answers.The Line Magnetic is a very good sounding integrated amp and either (I have heard both) should match well wit... 
Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225
Trim pots are common in some Japanese low output amplifiers. Shindo amplifiers are some of the most quiet I have ever heard.