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Seeking Bookshelf Recommendations
A much-overlooked speaker is the Technics C 700s. They are exceptional and available for less than $1K. Read the reviews, they are easy to find. I have a pair and love them..      
Phono preamp, all suggestions welcome
Check out Lounge Audio LCR III $349 , read the reviews I have one in my backroom system. Can't go wrong..  
Has anyboyd used this amp, your thoughts on it
Check out Line Magnetic amps on Ebay. There are a number of them that fit into your budget. Also look at  Drop  for a Cayin Amp.    
Looking for a great phono pre-amp in the $1000 or less range
Tube? I'd go to Trischler Professional Audio Devices TPAD $849 all tube, made in Ohio.That is what I have in my main system. In my back room, I have the Lounge Audio LCR MkIII, solid state $350. read the reviews. Both are great and affordable  
I need a phono pre amp for my ARC VSi75
Checkout Trischler Professional Audio Devices TPAD 1000, all tube, made in Ohio, only $749. Read Dick Olshers'  review. That is what I use, so I strongly recommend it.  
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
I have Linear Tube Audio Micro Zotl M2, best bang for the buck. There's one on Ebay now for $989. In my second system I have an Essence HDACC which is a preamp with dac $699 new. Read the review in TAS.  
Best preamp under 1500$ freya+ , cary slp03 ?
The basic Linear Tube Audio Micro Zotl Mark II is $1295 . I am using one and would not want more, Read reviews compare. Try to hear one, can't be beat at this price.    
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
I am currently using the Linear Tube Audio Micro Zotl M2 with the upgraded power supply and the remote. Hard to beat under $2K.I also recommend any preamp from Dave Belles. I have a refurbished Audibile Illusions that sounds great, and an Audio Re... 
Tradeoffs of external phono stages?
Alex, I have had an Audible Illusions preamp refurbished by Technetron Electrics in NYC. They offered me 2 options, one around $700, the other just under $1k. I chose the cheaper option but when I got it back, it sounded so good I wish I had gone ... 
Considering moving to separates with a tube preamp-appreciate recommendations
I have a Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl, less than $2000. Read the reviews, compared to preamps many times it's price. David Berning design, made in Maryland. I have used it for two years with a variety of power amps. Check it out, you can't go wrong... 
What amp to match with Spatial Audio M3 Sapphire open back speakers
Commonsense Audio Single Ended Integrated Tube Amp at $999 will drive the incredibly sensitive Spatials well. 
MHI Evidence Speaker???
I recently purchased a pair of these little giants to replace a stacked pair of Sequeerra Met 7s.These speakers have incredible clarity.Imaging is crisp, instruments are presented with depth.Bass is amazing for a box of this size,even without a su...