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Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
Jadis DEFY 7 used 
1st SACD Purchase
Dark Side of the Moon.I have a 5.1 mix that I run direct into the analog 5.1 inputs of my Marantz receiver which just plays what my Sony SCD 595 SACD changer outputs which is DSD.That Sacd is a hybrid so it can be played on a cd layer. 
Switch from AB to D
Crown xls 1002 for $349.00.Nice reviews on You Tube. 
Lively, fast & open sounding integrated under 3k?
Crown class D 1002 or 2502.Check out The Audiophillac’s review.349.00 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
I like the B&K St-140 or 202+ for not much cash. 
Help regarding SACD/CD players
There is a site on the web for SACD's which is sa-cd.net.Check it out. 
Passive Bookshelf Speaker Selection
Try a used Vandersteen model 1.Great sound that you can pick up for a few hundred bucks or less.It's 36" high and 10" wide. Vandersteen has dedicated stands which you probably find on Ebay or other used sites. 
Speakers that are a great value!
I own Vandy 2ci and 1B.Both are great.Ib's are 90db efficient.2ci's need more power into lower impedance. 
Two Canadians and a Dane walk into a bar.... (bookshelf advice)
Vandersteen model 1 is very easy to drive at 6 ohm’s impedance.Very spacious soundfield.You can find them used for two to three hundred.Floor standers about 36" tall. 
The very best sound: Direct to Disc
I have a Rough Trade album and a Amanda Mcbroom album which are very good.Amanda won an Academy Award for writing the song”The Rose”which was the motion picture Bette Middler stared in. 
Big source improvement using CD player
I recommend a Sony SCD 595 sacd/cd changer.Reviewed very highly.Reviewers thought it was better than the 777. I bought mine new for 199.00.Mine is still going strong over ten years.This is a multi channel unit that outputs DSD into my Marantz rece... 
Best cheap integrated amp
You can pick up a Yaqin tube integrated for around 500.40 wpc.I own the tube buffer that I use on the outputs of my cd player into my preamp and it works great. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Abbey Road new mix from Apple records.Nice 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
Anyone using the Crown 1002 class “d” amps.Several you tube reviews like it. 
Decent preamp
B&K Pro 10 pre w outboard power supply.Bilt like a tank with very good mm/Mc phono stage.Has mono option and ca be run as a passive preamp.