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Usher X719 and tubes
I have rw729's and run them with audiovalve challanger 180 monoblocks and achieve great results;these are very similiar to the x719's. 
Recommended Speaker for Triode Amp
Maybe Merlin's might work for you;talk with Bobby at Merlin to see if your new intregrated would be a match for his speakers. 
High powered point to point tube amp?
I think Atmasphere's ma3's would work. 
Best budget speakers for near-field/small space
I would also look for active speakers like paradigm studio 20's and there are others as well.For passive take a look at ushers,totem and silverline. 
Tube Preamp for Solid State Monoblocks?
Proac1 if the CTA402 has pre outs you can use external amps with it. 
best way to amplify seperate woofers?
Do you want to play with solid state on the woofers and tubes on the mid/highs;any interest in this method? 
Speakers for a large room for around $1000
I see you are getting suggestions for soundlab's;I own soundlab M2's and I would remind you that if you are considering a soundlab speaker make sure that your amp(s) can drive them properly;if they can you may never want another speaker again. 
Speakers for a large room for around $1000
Which way are you leaning now? 
Need advice on next step
Are you building 2 systems and what speakers are you driving with those amps; just curious. 
Kora in the U.S.
That's to bad as I was always interested in their products;just never got to hear any pieces;good info Arthur. 
what percentage of us really knows sound
Interesting thread;all I can say is the audio store I did business with in St.Paul Mn never jammed gear down my throat;they demoed gear based on listening to the music being played and pointed out events that were occuring in the piece being playe... 
What amp / int. amp would you still like to try?
Since I am a soundlab owner I to wish for Ralph's MA1 or MA2 model;for pre amp I would like to hear the ARC Ref 3 or 5 and again Ralph's pre amp as well. 
Stratos Extreme+ after 430 hours of burn in
It is one of those hidden values in audio and Klaus is first rate;glad you are enjoying the Stratos,happy listening. 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Bobby thanks for the input on the Transparent cables. 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Bobby-Thanks I run transparent music wave super;any words of wisdom of this cable?