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Krell 400xi vs NAD M3 vs Music Fidelity A5 vs Naim
I own a Krell 400xi and Plinius 8150. I like both of them but I do agree with Krelldog, A Plinius 8150 or 9200 gives you a great tube-like sound and is big bang for the buck. I have not heard the amps you mentioned or the Blue Circle. 
Lonely piece of marble: where should it go?
Don't use marble the sonics are terrible.But, it's a great paperweight or doorstop. 
Magnepan 1.6QR
A used Plinius intergraded (option of using as an amp, preamp or both) 8100, 8150 or 9200, will easily drive the 1.6's with plenty of volume and sound some what tube-like. You should be able to find some on the used market in your price range.A us... 
Best under $500 phono preamp w/ Shure V15VxMR
Channel Island Audio Phono VPP-1 
Hum in ARC Ref 3 not on 0 but 1-103 light buzz
I have a Reference 3 that was dead quiet for a year using RCA and XLR interconnects. All the sudden one day I got a hum which only occurred when using the CDP. I replaced the power tubes in the Reference 3 and the hum was gone. As an experiment su... 
Hum in ARC Ref 3 not on 0 but 1-103 light buzz
John,Good question.But then again, I expect that from you! :-)Good job to all. 
AR LS 26 and Pass Labs X350.5 Compatible?
Tube preamps are often used with SS amps with great success.Some people prefer an all tube system and some don't. 
Tube sound with no tubes
Plinius have a tube-like sound. 
CES Day 1 Photo Gallery
Interesting...Thanks 
AFFORDABLE 20 amp power cord for a Hydra?
I agree with John’s thoughts and statements. I would have never known there was a slight difference in sonics when using my Voodoo adapter (which I still own and use on an as needed basis) if not for eventually having one PC in the 20 amp version ... 
How to make Plinius SB-301 go into standby.
When the amp is not in use it goes into stand-by mode. 
AFFORDABLE 20 amp power cord for a Hydra?
I own the 15A>20A adapter from Voodoo. I do like it however I noticed that it tends to color the sound. Be aware of that characteristic. 
Get a better turntable or better phono preamp?
I would suggest you upgrade your phono preamp first because the two turntables you mention have very similar specifications. 
Audiokinesis Speakers
Russell,Thanks for the website:-) 
Audiokinesis Speakers
Does Duke have a website, and if so what is it?Thanks,