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Good Sound under $500
ProAc Tablettes would be a great speaker for you ... the originals and MAYBE the 50's could be found in your price range.I think the Tablettes are more solid state friendly then the 1sc so this may be a better overall choice with oyur ancillariesT... 
Need help for preamp/amp to build around my 1.6s
never heard any of the VTL models ... vintage McIntosh tube amps would be great and hold re-sale very well 
Need help for preamp/amp to build around my 1.6s
if you want a truly lush and tubey sound you may have to look into tube amplifiers as well as preamps ... vintage models are more "tubey" than recent offerings which are much more neutral sounding 
Recomendations Please
I would think moving the speakers even slightly may increase the bass response. The 2CE is not really what I would call "bass shy" and I doubt the Belles 350 would make a huge difference. I have heard the 2 series Vandy's with 30w tube amps supply... 
Emerald Physics CS3 mates with integrated amp ?
no "tape loop" on your amp or "preamp outputs"??? if not, unless you are running a single source and can place the eq between that piece and the integrated you may be out of luck ... check with Emerald Physics or Underwood Hi-Fi 
Tube newbee question
MOST manufacturers warranty the tubes for at LEAST 90days if not longer when an amp is purchased new from an authorized dealer. Not sure why your dealer would even have to wait for a response from Octave but ... Jeff 
How Much Preamp Gain is Too Much?
I actually had a TVC built for me that using Magnequest step DOWN transformers to tame the gain issue with my cd player and amps. A fantastic soultion indeed. It is also switchable to a resistive passive using a DACT attenuator in case I needed ad... 
Any gemme tanto v2 owners out there?
I like the Levinson 29 better than the 27 but that is just my opinion ... less power but a sweeter sounding amp 
Best match for Cary SLP98 Preamp
in the room size 13' x 14' unless there is a cathedral ceiling or other HIGH ceiling, I would think the V12 would have plenty of power for the DQ10's ... certainly worth a try at used prices ... can always re-sell if it does not work outJeff 
Best Speaker synergy with AudioReseach and Bryston
PMC speakers and Bryston are often recommended ... I really like the PMC OB1.Jeff 
Best match for Cary SLP98 Preamp
Cary V12 is a good match sonically and visually ... should be enough power in your relatively small room maybe even in triode mode.Jeff 
Best buys you've ever acquired on AG
still kicking myself for missing the Aerials and Stellavox!takes a TON of patience to find the GREAT deals. thxJeff 
Best buys you've ever acquired on AG
best here:Pathos Twin Towers RR - $2000eBay:Acoustic Arts Drive 1: $999Music Reference RM10: $350best on eBay I MISSED recently:Aerial 5's: $200/prStellovox (Goldmund) Job amp: $225pissed about those two! was away from home when I did not plan to ... 
Any gemme tanto v2 owners out there?
I actually had a Bryston B100SST that I also used with the Tanto v1 ... the B100 did not have the same punch as the Tact which really suprised me given Brystons reputation for excellent bass. Other than that aspect, the Bryston was a nice match. T... 
Small DAC With Balanced Outs
Scott Nixon DAC's are physically small as are some Audio Note and Audio Sector models. The Nixon and Audio Sector models are also available to the DIY crowd so the "box" can be constructed anyway you like.Jeff