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Line Magnetic 218a vs Leben CS600 -- am I insane? (aka when good beats great)
Well it seems to me that the LM amp is a better pairing with your speakers for the presentation you prefer.    
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
Not heard any of the new NAD products.   
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
Yes, NAD appears somewhat 'plain Jane'.  However i ave always found the sonics to be to my liking given the price point. I like the fact that the preamp and amp sections can be separated. They also have a second pre output for powered subwoofer.  ... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
Since you remain interested in NAD I would look for a used C326BEE or C356BEE integrated amplifier. I have owned both  and find them excellent for the $.    
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
@gano the confusion was probably mine.  Maybe it was an issue abut amp having preamp outputs?  
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
Why do you need a phonostage? I believe you said you have one. You are also using a CD player. Have i missed something?  
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Back at you Yogi, and to all!  
CD player recommendation with good built in dac under 1k new or used? please and thanks
Do you want access to the internal DAC for other digital sources?  
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
I am owner of the Fritz Carbon 7 SE MK2s. I have no doubt that they can be driven to loud levels with the OP's 20wpc amplifier in a room larger than 10x12'. My only concern is that they would likely sound best at least 2' from the wall behind.  
PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC
If you are considering upgrading your entire system then starting with the source is not a bad way to go.      
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
Very impressive system! Thanks for sharing.  
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
You are very welcome. Thanks for the wonderful feedback!  So sorry to hear for your health issues and hope things improve for you.  I also found my Jay's CD2MK3 to make an improvement in my system. I haven't put many hours on it over summer since... 
PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC
See my post in response to your other thread.  The Primaluna DAC would surly make an improvement over the Wiim. The return on investment would would depend on cost and plans for the rest of your system.  
Adding tubes to integrated setup
Tube pre-amplification can be less costly than tube amplification.   My opinion, In your case the best  and least expensive way to add tubes to your system would be to replace your 801 integrated with one using tubes in the preamp stage.  Check ou... 
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Well, for an 'end game' integrated within a ~$10K system I would choose the Pathos Model One MKIII which sells for $3K.