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Where to find info on Tenor amps
There is a very insightful review written by Lars Fredell in the summer issue of Ultimalte Audio. I have a copy of the review if you need it.They are amazing! 
Tube amps that can hande 4 ohmsl
More info on your specific needs would be helpfull. Most tube amps can handle 4 ohm loads; Tenor, Atma-sphere, BAT, Lamm, ARC, VTL, etc.I think it really depends on the speakers. 
Speaker cable for 25' run flat/small for under carpet ??
Look at any of the Nordost cables. They are excellent and flat. Perfect for your application. If you have any questions feel free to email me. 
Do I really need a pre-amp?
You do not if you use a CD Player or DAC with variable output (volume control). The best I have found is the Audio Aero Capitole 24 /192. It is just gorgeous and has enormous gain.Good Luck! 
Why so many Aloia products for sale?
The Aloia products may be one of the best values on the market today. It is a solid state product that is extremely credible even for tube lovers and has a lot more power than one may think. As long as we are talking about the amp and preamp with ... 
Power Conditioners
The Shunyata Hydra is tremendous. All of the products you mentioned are pretty good, but the Hydra is a different level of power product.It takes about five days to break-in but when it does the difference are huge. 
Tenor Audio - Anyone hear them?
Suzy - Robert is correct as well about Mr. Tellig. He is recieving his this week or so and loves them. 
Best Shipper for Large Packages
Adcom Express or BAX Global. 
what speakers do the best "disappearing act"??
Quite a few do the job nicely... Rockport Merak / Sheritans, Rockport Antares, Pipedreams, Piegas, Maggies, Soundlabs, and quite a few others. The statement above about the importance of the room placement is extremely valid and should not be take... 
Need interconnect between Nagra pre to power amp
rch10@ibm.net: Have you ever heard the Valhalla's? If so, what are the differences? 
Has anybody listened to Jenna modified Atma Sphere's?
The mods are excellent and a huge improvement. They are worth the money and the wait to have them done. Everything she does to them makes a big difference. The wire, the rebuilt front end, etc.As far as bringing them close to the Tenor's, I would ... 
Has anybody listened to Jenna modified Atma Sphere's?
I have and they are much more musical. Every note seems to have more body to it. Which Atma's are you talking about? Which mod are you considering (Front end rebuild, total rewire, etc.)? 
Need interconnect between Nagra pre to power amp
I would go for the Valhalla. It is truly a wonderfully neutral cable that has no weakness. 
Tenor Audio - Anyone hear them?
WOW!!!!These are the most incredible amplifiers I have ever heard. Everything else sounds like hifi. I have compared them with the best, Atma-sphere MA2 MKII.2's, BAT VK-150SE's, Lamm ML2's, etc. All are very good, but the Tenor's go to the next l... 
HELP Anyone Using a PS 300 w/ a BAT Preamp?
Nothing is wrong. The BAT preamps just use more current than the PS 300 will provide. It will automatically shut down. I would recommend the Shunyata Hydra. It would be a huge step up and is not power limiting.Good Luck!Jonathan