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Need Help! My Class A Amp Is Running Very Hot
Have you talked to your dealer? What did he say? 
most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive
Wilson Benesch - Not cheap, but the low noise cabinets really allow them to have great imaging. 
Rel "legacy" subs and fixing the amplifiers.
Try looking on eBay. There are a lot of ads for subwoofer amp repairs. 
is this the right place to ask a "posting" question
Copy it into your response 
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
“I am not going to buy some amp that needs an upgrade”I am guessing you were referring to the Aesthetix Atlas. This amp is delivered by Aesthetix as a base model, Signature model, and Eclipse model. The lower models can be upgraded to their top le... 
Threshold amp / Counterpoint pre amp / Monster Cable Alpha 1 MC cartridge
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Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
Great news! You are a step ahead of me. I would be interested to hear your comments if you get the EMT phono stage. 
Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
I was curious so I looked at the information on their website and it appears you will need to own an EMT turntable or have a power supply built to use this phono preamp. See the notes quoted from the link below.https://www.jpvanvliet.nl/139stb.h... 
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
Nagra Classic - 100 wpc, but you can buy 2, if you decide you need the additional power, bridge them, and have them fit in your rack due to size.Aesthetix Atlas - Plenty of bass and drive. Will fit in your rack. Get the Eclispe version or buy used... 
Looking for a full function Preamplifier
You should consider a Luxman Cl-38uC. It can accomodate MM, as well as high and low output MC cartridges. I have heard a SP-20, but preferred the Luxman. 
Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
@pani Given that I haven't heard your system all I can really tell you is:I like to use matched amplification as well, so I think the CJ phono is a good idea. I am currently using Luxman preamp and amps.It would be hard to go wrong with an EMT pho... 
Has anyone upgraded from an AudioTechnica ART9?
pani +1 
Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
@pani I have not heard that EMT phono stage, but have heard many EMT cartridges and currently own a EMT JSD S75. Depending on your current phono stage you may want to consider an Auditorium 23 Hommage transformer, instead of a phono stage change. ... 
Proac D48R
I changed up my amplification for my D-40r speakers and I am now using a pair of Luxman MB-3045 factory modified to use 6550 tubes, coupled with a Luxman CL-35 III or a new production CL-38uC.The best combination I have heard so far in my limited ... 
Tube amp forethought
Look for a used Bedini 25/25 for your Quad ESL 57 speakers. One of the best matches.