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Is my amp good enough?
+  @onhwy61 . I would listen to the speakers with your current amplification a while to let them settle in and yourself get to know them.Then ask yourself what you wish to improve and search out amplification that will provide desired improvement... 
SS Integrated Amp for Tannoy Turnberry GR Speakers
I auditioned my Tannoy Sterlings with a Luxman 550 integrated amp delivering 20wpc class A. Sounded wonderful. At home I have used a Pass XA25 on them, also sounding wonderful.   I prefer the use of a tube amp on them however. For SS I believe the... 
Ideas for Pre/Power $9000?
@lfromsalem Great idea! Good luck in your search.  
Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
I own 3 systems, a living room one, a smaller dedicated room one, and one I setup outside during summer months. All have evolved, sometime having speakers looking for an amp, sometimes having an amp and looking for speakers. Sources have also chan... 
Match for McIntosh 352
Much more info is needed regarding room size, type of music listened to, loudness levels, presentation desired...    
magnepan
@uncledemp  a great post. A stable business is one that sells all the product that is produced, can support all the customers made, and share rewards with a healthy and happy employee base.   
Ideas for Pre/Power $9000?
I agree that there are many choices for either a pre/power combination or an integrated. That said, I believe if you are willing to spend 9K on amplification you aught to be thinking on spending about the same on each of speaker and source improve... 
SACD is VERY confusing
Well, after following this thread thus far I have to agree that SACD is very confusing.   
Ruminations On CD Players
After following this thread for some time, I must say I believe @jrcotner made a great purchase. I own the Cambridge transport and from everything I 'heard' here and elsewhere the Jolida DAC is wonderful at it's price.  I believe it would take muc... 
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
+1 rodman.   
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
It is not only the tubes but also the transformers that need the warm-up. My Aric Audio pre and amp come to life regarding soundstage and 'air' after about 45 minutes.  I believe speakers also need a little warm-up time.  
magnepan
Magnpan  supports a dealer network.  And most everything they produce gets sold through them quickly after production.   
Aric Audio and my system
I purchased Aric's Special about 4 years ago. Recently had Aric upgrade it to be similar to the Super. I use it with Aric's Transcend amp in rotation with a Pass XA25 depending on speaker used.  I will likely have Aric upgrade the Transcend in the... 
Prima Luna Vs Accupahse
+1 soix.   Which Tannoys are you interested in?  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
No apology needed. Now I believe I have your situation figured. You use a TT and a streamer into your Kenwood, taking advantage of the phonostage and line level preamp while bypassing the internal amplifier. The Kenwood is connected via the varia...