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Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
LM 508ia is way better in your price range. as tube 805 is on very high level of the tube world and they provide 48w X2 power,which can meet a lot of speaker.      
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Usually separates win by far, unless you choose set tube amp. Budget is the key point before any suggestion.    
Transformers
@rhodes   Is that Good or not?   
Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK?
The one I got is defective one, when I connect it ,just less than 5 minutes later, strong noise coming from the speakers even I shut down the volume. I am discussing with Jensen for return.    
Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK?
So what is final solution for RCA pre to go xlr  only  power amplifier? The answer is passive preamplifier with XLR output. You put that passive preamplifier in between your  RCA pre and. The power amplifier, that's it. Get high quality one to m... 
Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK?
I use the Jensen isolation transformer, and the sound lose a lot of detail.  I think the isolation transformer should have gain volume control and let you get the right gain after the transformer, as the signal will become weak  if no gain increas... 
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
I prefer Audio research with Wilson speakers.  
Just received my new Luxman CL-1000 pre-amp.
@hiendmmoe  That's the update now on the soundstage. Also can you bear with the no remote pre?  
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
@roxy54  I think it is very important question for any listener.  
Tube sound Comes, mainly, from? Pre or Power?
@mechans  It is so true! The key is the tube power amplifier and I said it  before and seem few people will accept that points. When we talk about pre, SS pre vs Tube pre, case by case, brand by brand, there is no definitely advantage on tube.  
Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp
Rega Cursa 3 pre and  audio Research VT100 Mk III ( this model has rca input and I just do the test and if ok will move to Audio Research Ref 75se.)    
Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp
Just connect the ISO MAX transformer in between my RCA pre and XLR power amp,The sound is changed too. It is not very  active as it before and Sound volume is not gain +6db,but become a little small.  Totally different sound. I just remove it from... 
China built tube amps
What is difference of good soundstage and RIGHT soundstage for yourself? It is all your personal judgement. For me,a good example is Pass labs vs Audio Research I demo listen pass XP10+X250, the sound is good, beautiful, but it is not my cup of... 
China built tube amps
Huge progress has made with China products, but I usually choose USA products. Why ? Look at the products I used: Audio Research VT100 MKiii, Working at good condition Audio Research LS25 MK i working at good condition Audio Research LS25 MKii... 
Describe your preference in a single sentence
Get the "RIGHT" soundstage for youself.