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Newbie Can't Decide Which Tube Amp
I run PrimaLuna amplification and a tube preamp with Sonus Faber speakers. Great synergy! 
Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300
I run PrimaLuna with Sonus Faber speakers. Great synergy! 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Both PrimaLuna and REL are manufactured and MADE IN CHINA Yes, that REL. Including the reference lines. Get over it. I own both and couldn’t be happier with my gear.  
Advice on CD transport
EASY- Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport-Cheapest component in my system by far, and doesn’t disgrace. Excellent value! 
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
AUDIO HUNGARY APR 204 (2K) - I own it and love it. It even has a tubed (6922’s) phono pre and an ok headphone jack. Hand made in Hungary and comes with 6 NOS Tungsram (4 x ECC83/12AX7; 2 x E88CC/6922) tubes. Audio Hungary’s cheapest component and ... 
700.00 speakers new or used
Umm Klipsch RP-600’s - uh NO! 
Need preamp recommendation
I’m enjoying my Audio Hungary APR 204 (NOS Tungsram) tube pre. A no-brainer 2k preamp.  
Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps?
I owned a nice Woo OTL amp. I LOVED IT. I’m out of the headphone world but had both Jack’ s set and an otl amp, at the same time. The SET was quicker, more transparent and accurate (solid state sounding) The OTL was warm, colored and spongy. Love,... 
Speakers that sound great in terrible rooms
@bpoletti Couldn’t agree more! I’ve just moved from a ranch home with cement floors to a two-story home. The second floor listening room is RIDICULOUSLY bad for audio. The floor is acting like a speaker. I cannot believe the difference from the ra... 
Visiting audio stores?
My wife is the Chief Nursing Officer for a major hospital in a metropolitan area. She’s working her ass-off right now, while I stay home, play with the dogs and become a “full-time” audiophile. Works for me.... 
I need advice for power cords
# 1 Priority - “FIX” YOUR ROOM 
Schiit just got real...
Innuos gear is tremendous. I’ve heard both the Zen mini and top of of the line, Innuos Statement at my dealer. Very impressive! 
i just want everyone to know..........
If you want a real power conditioner, GIGIWATT. I own the PowerPrime. Not cheap, but YES, they work.  
Power Conditioner, which of these 4 and why?
If you’re able to step up your game, I highly recommend Gigawatt. I own the new PowerPrime. I just returned from RMAF and noticed many of the high end rooms were running Gigawatt products.  
Good CDTransport (player) without DAC?
I just purchased the Cambridge Audio CXC transport. It’s the cheapest component in my high end 2 channel audio. system. It’s fantastic!  If there was ever, a truly $450.00 “NO-BRAINER”, this is it. I don’t feel as if it’s the wink link in my syste...