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JBL - almost nothing for sale, why?
I used to own a pair of JBL Century 100's back in the mid 70's, and other than a faint resemblance of the original, that new "L-100" is a total re-design of the old one. One would think the sound of the two wouldn't be comparable. IMO. $4000 is a ... 
How Harmonic Technology has fallen.........
Sad to hear this. They were/are my power cable of choice at the lower end of their spectrum. 
Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube)
Belles Aria, also. 
Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube)
Any of the Rogue integrateds. Take your pick. From $1400-$3500. 
What's the scoop on the old Jensen Corp "Advent" speaker by H. Kloss?
The more I think about it I believe the crossover point for the Original Advent was 900hz. 
What's the scoop on the old Jensen Corp "Advent" speaker by H. Kloss?
The lower crossover point (1000hz) was for the Original Advent. The Advent with the higher crossover point was for the New Advent Loudspeaker which I believe came around approx. 1975 or 1976. The physical difference between the two is the original... 
Mcintosh power amp for 804 D2s
maritime51,Did Volkswagen make your turbo powered wheelchair? LOL                     Das is auto! 
Sweetest sounding 12AU7?
When you're talking "sweet and warm" I would suggest a pair of British Mullard 12au7's, NOS. Approx. vintage 1960-1965. Talk to Andy Bauman of Vintage Tube Services. I talked to him at length about this, and these are what he recommended. I have h... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Looks like you have a lot of nice choices. I'm sure one of them will suit your needs. 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Helomech.Please grow up. I do not have the time or inclination to get into a petty argument with you. End of discussion, over and out..... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
helomechI have listened to all three Rogue integrateds at length. Why can't you respect another individuals opinion? I don't own a fully tubed integrated because I don't want one for my own personal reasons. I have listened to many tubed amps over... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
helomachThen I would have to presume Rogue's integrated amps (hybrid or all tube) are very much system dependent. Therefore I could no more say you are wrong then you could about me. I made this recommendation to the OP in good faith. You undermin... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
helomechIntesting of your observations of the Rogue CMII and the Sphinx vs. the Pharaoh. I replaced the stock tubes in the Pharaoh with British Mullard NOS tubes. It went way above the sonics of the stock tubes. Also talked to guys at Rogue about ... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Sorry about my double posts. Had some computer problems. Or maybe it was me.....:-) 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
freesole,The Rogue Pharaoh integrated would be a good choice. It's a hybrid tube pre section with a class D output (175 wpc). Also has a MM/MC phono stage and a pair of balanced inputs.