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Question about Class A
@jay73  I agree that the SET 120 would be the better purchase as you would not need the additional power. Are you talking about the integrated version or the amplifier? AVA makes both.  What are your sources?  If digital you would have to replace... 
[Tube Preamp][Need Help]Could you suggest a tube preamp matched with a SS AMP?
You are welcome.  
Dunlavy SC IV Speaker- Any Good???
Heard them many years ago when they first came out and I was impressed.  
Nuforce STA200
I also have a STA-200. Don't use it often and when I do it is paired with a simple single input boxed attenuator due to it's having too much gain. Given it was discounted to $400 it can be classified as great return on investment when paired with ... 
My thoughts on my First Watt J2 Amplifier
I enjoyed the review! I also own the STA-200 which is a great amp (at the discounted price) however as stated in the review problematic for the high gain. A candidate for a passive pre. which I use with it in a secondary system.  After selling m... 
Question about Class A
The OP is looking for a Class A integrated amplifier.  Budget extends to 3K new/used.  The Sudgen A21SE used is the only one that comes to mind. Others?  
Rogers High Fidelity Integrated amplifiers
I must say when I was considering going to an integrated tube amp I had considered the 65-V2. Decided to play with a tube pre with with tube and SS amplifier. Should I return to an integrated this one would be on my short list.   
[Tube Preamp][Need Help]Could you suggest a tube preamp matched with a SS AMP?
With a budget of 1K, the fact that your amp has low input impedance, and those speakers  are not a difficult load I must also agree that an integrated amplifier makes for a good choice.  As one possible, the Vincent SV-500 is a hybrid, having tube... 
Speakers for daughter
Which of the speakers under consideration can she audition? Given the 50wpc amplifier I would consider those that are easiest to drive impedance wise.    
Cheap $88 Sony SS-CS5 Speakers - Awesome
@reubent  That ARC integrated is a nice amp. Likely gets the most from the Sony speakers. Got me to thinking about a somewhat unrelated subject regarding persons just getting into audio on a restricted budget. My advice is to purchase a quality 5... 
Who Offers a Highly Musical Preamp using a 6SN7 tube and a remote?
@decooney  Well, I own a n Aric Audio Special Pre  with 6SN7 tubes. I have paired it with both the XA25 and the Aric Transcend Amplifier driving Tannoy Sterlings. Great Preamp in both cases. With the Sterlings I believe I like the tube amp best.     
Raven Audio and Beyond...
I believe you made a good choice. The Dynaudio stand mount speakers play best with solid state amplification that can drive 4 ohm loads. Should you find yourself with a speaker that is a true 8 ohm, and 90+dB sensitive then you can consider tube a... 
your first system-
Well, my first audio device was a transistor radio purchased in 1960. I was 11 years old. My father co-signed for a loan at the JC Penneys store.  Had to use my parents console stereo throughout Jr high and high school.  First real system was pu... 
Budget integrated amp needed
Congrats on the 316BEE.   
China built tube amps
Congrats on your purchase. I once owned the Jolida Fusion preamp and found it to be a great buy.