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A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
With 100 dB speakers, I would look for an SET int amp, a Nelson Amp Camp Amp, or a Dennis Sanderson Fleawatt amp.  I have had several Fleawatt amps and you’ll be very surprised how little you are giving up in sound quality compared to SET amps, an... 
Top Ten Tube PreAmp of all time?
I am enjoying reading this thread as I have not had the opportunity to hear a number of these recommended preamps except for the CAT SL1, which was amazing!   I’ve read a great many magazines over the years though and wondered where you would pla... 
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
  “11-21-2021 1:23am Avoid the Meitner PA-6. a friend’s Meitner PA-6 failed, unrepairable RC circuitry rendered it a $$$$ paper weight! He loved the SQ but...”   Surprised to hear this as John Wright does repairs on the Meitner/Museatex gear ... 
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
As Joey54 said above, it's hard to make a recommendation without knowing what amp you're using.  Also what speakers you are using is worthwhile information as well. For SS, I'd take the Meitner.  I recently had the Museatex AVC1 and it was truly ... 
- A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers!
I’d much rather listen to the real thing… 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
Manufacturers that used Variable Loudness:1.  Yamaha2.  Denon3.  Mitsubishi4.  McIntosh5.  Kyocera6.  NakamichiAny others? 
Budget DAC for Oppo VS. Orig. Rega Planet
It’s over a decade later and need a DAC for my Bluesound Node 2i & Audiolab 6000 cdt in the $4-500 range or less.  Recommendations? Thanks! 
CD Player Recommendations…
Anyone with experience with the Linn CD players?  In addition to my Meridan 551 integrated, I also have a Linn Majik I (old shoe box sized)  being shipped overseas too.  Was reading up on the Linn Karin/Numeric that many have preferred over the la... 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
This is my first experience with a SU/SDT and it ran very warm and hummed in the US.  It’s 500 watts.  I’ll get it in a couple of months, wonder if it will run warm & hum here in Israel? 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
Update:To update my list from the original thread:Dual 1225B&O RX with MMC5 cartridgeDenon DP-59L Rega Planar 3Kenwood KD5070Harman Kardon T45Thorens TD-125 mk II w/Rega RB303 armLinn Basik w/Akito armBang & Olufsen Beogram 2000LSA/Columbi... 
Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?
Erik,Sorry, I see I never responded, sobered goes, better late than never.  I liked the Amp Camp Amp @ 5 wpc, but just didn’t have the right speakers for it at the time.  I’d didn’t stay around that long because at the time I didn’t want to build ... 
Personal Preamp Evolution
A few more to mention since the last update:Luxman C-120AAcoustat TNPMusic Reference RM-5 (classic silver finish)Dyna PAS 2 Music Reference RM-5 mk II (got the RM5 upgraded)Dyna PAS 3Hegeman Hapi 2Superphon Revelation Basic Dual MonoTechnics SU-90... 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
I’m stepping up from 120 to 230 and from 60 to 50 Hz. 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Doyle3433 - is yours the Ariston with the push buttons behind the flip up door?  That one was cool 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
Thank you for your reply, my gear will be here in a couple of months.  I also have a 500 w SUT but I’m mostly concerned with the speed of the TT & Cass deck and was wondering if that was automatic.  Hope so, will find out soon enough :)