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Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
I am in the boat with Tvad on that issue as well;it is probally best to try and audition amps if you can in your own system;if you can not then try to get to a dealer and audition the amps there. Solid state amps that performed for me were: mccorm... 
Best Cables for Atma-Sphere MA-1 MP-1 combination
I also tried what Ralph recommended and was very pleased;its more fun to spend the extra $$$ on electronics than cables in my opinion. 
Would you pay to listen?
Mr tennis would you pay to be able to compare what your system can do vs a 100k system can do?I would think most of the audiophiles have that question in the back of their mind;it is something I do think about but in reality will probally never be... 
Would you pay to listen?
I would if atmasphere's preamp and MA3's were driving the best soundlab speaker made today;using a top digital source and analog setup;I think I would place down a twenty. 
What's more important, watts or capacitance?
Slanski62-what speakers and power amps are you looking at?this might be easier to ask as there maybe some agoners out there who have experience with what you are considering and can better answer your concerns with realtime feedback.You may also s... 
SS amp with tight deep bass ?
Pay attention to Audiofeil's response. 
new to tubes
Tvad that was the reason for asking my earlier question as well;it would be very helpful to have the the information of what the maker said would be a match for his speakers and which are not. 
Hales T 8 speakers NEED TWEETER????
I would give Bill Legall a call at Millersound for his opinion.Bill LeGallMillersound1422 Taylor RdLansdale, PA 19446-1531(215) 412-7700 
Vandersteen 5 - Best amp and pre/pro under $3k ?
Do you already have a processor unit?are you running a 5.1 system and looking for amplification for the main left and right speakers which would be the vandy 5's you just obtained? 
new to tubes
What did the manufacturer recommend for using tubes for amplification? 
Vandersteen 5 - Best amp and pre/pro under $3k ?
Do you want to try tubes for pre-amp or amplification? 
Merlin TSM with Manley Mahi-Mahi?
Rebbi I thought you might be ending up in Audio Nirvana;what tubes are in those manleys?Enjoy! 
What do you currently own as loudspeakers?
I am running soundlab m2's with tordial transformer mod,copper diffusion ring and impedance mods on the backplates.My music varies from diana krull,dave grusin,choir with organ,miles davis,eric clapton,and even pink floyd will perform.My age is 51... 
Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
I pretty much agree with Rrog but you can get very close;my Roland 6 mono's are very close to my Audiovalve Challanger 180 mono's;having said that I would stick with the known winners;Pass,McCormack,Krell,Belles,Bat and the hybrid Moscode 401HR. 
Think I want a tube system?
On your amplifier question;what speakers are you driving?A lot of people pair a tube pre amp with solid state power amps and find the combination to be very enjoyable;I was on of those people early on but did eventually move to both tube pre amp a...