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CLASS D MONO AMPS buy ATMASPHERE MUSIC SYSTEMS
If you have had experience With Atma-Sphere Amplifiers and pre-amps (I have owned every single unit) you will know anything that comes out off Ralph Little Lab is going to sound bigger and better than anything else on the market at the same price ... 
Your single most significant purchase mistake?
SOTM Dac and server.  
Choice between two different integrated tube amps (SET & PP)
They are not fakes, they are made for the local market which demands a cheaper price so LM uses cheaper parts in some parts of the circuit. Their is no warranty either if something goes wrong usually LM will provide the dealer with free parts for ... 
Choice between two different integrated tube amps (SET & PP)
I would suggest the OP to seriously Consider the LM-845 Premium Version. Bypass the built in Pre-amp with out outboard Pre-amp.   You can also buy a outboard pre-amp later, The LM-845 Prem Version is a better class better reliability unit than t... 
Choice between two different integrated tube amps (SET & PP)
@fatdaddy2   Exactly, I think this buy amercian thing is stale now.  
High end cartridge
I have one Xqusite mounted to my table, by far one of the best carts iv heard.  
Choice between two different integrated tube amps (SET & PP)
PP will give you more flexibiliuty on speaker choices SET usually sounds better but your limited on speaker choice.   Line Magnetic 845 Premium Version works better then the chinese import version, better parts and transformer.   LM Stuff is ... 
What phono cartridge is suited for metal and heavy rock?
iv always found most metal music badly recorded.  
CLASS D MONO AMPS buy ATMASPHERE MUSIC SYSTEMS
An Intergrated Class D Amp with Tube Pre-section would be a good idea??  
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
The brand image is still going strong, a buddy of mine either has his ears full of wax or is brainwashed deep down to his subconsciousness. He believes it's still super high end.    
High end cartridge
New EMT Novel Gold The Xquisite Line from Swiss Especially the Silver coils.  
CLASS D MONO AMPS buy ATMASPHERE MUSIC SYSTEMS
I think Ralph will be working on bigger Amplifiers in the Class D Domain at a later stage. Remember this is not using anyone else module but he designed it from ground up.  
Atma-Sphere vs. Supratek
Atma-Sphere is in the USA, their are few Dealers whom you can borrow the unit from and have a home demo.   I own the MP-1 and MP-3 both with Phono Stages. Not heard the Supratek so cant comment on that,.  
What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
Room and Speakers obviously, however the Pre-Amp is the heart of your system which can really make or break it.  
Audiogon is becoming the hub for scammers.
many genuine sellers and buyers here too. Scammers exist on all platform.