russ69

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Low gain dac!
You can put an attenuator between the pre and the amp.  
stereo review magazine
"...Of all the components I've reviewed, this has definitely been one of them..." orIf you are looking for a 45-50 wpc receiver with a silver face plate and wood side panels this is one of your choices. 
Peachtree Nova 150 as a pre only?
Using the pre-amp section of an integrated is a great way to plug in a good power amp, usually it's just for a short term while you save up for a preamp. It will be OK but a real pre-amp will be better.  
Peachtree Nova 150 as a pre only?
I have no experience with the Nova 150 but there is no reason it would have trouble doing that job.  
Should say this and be fair with PS Audio stuff
That's an important part of audio, opinions are subject to change. You learn as you go. Thanks for stepping up.  
Which amplifier should i buy
"...I thought about going to listen to Cary. Thanks a lot..."SLP is "Sweet Little Pre-amp" I have an F1 version, it's never going to be sold until I'm gone.  
Which amplifier should i buy
How about a Cary SLP-98 with a pair of Parasound JC-1s?  
Which amplifier should i buy
Are you sure you want the heat and maintenance of huge tube amps? I'm a tube amp guy all the way but the big brutes are too much for me. I do run six-pacs but they are not driven hard and put out a reasonable amount of heat. I'd be solid state wit... 
Tube Integrated on Shelf w/Center Ch. Speaker
You are probably OK with that set-up. I would not worry about it. You can always change it later if you want, or not.  
Speakers for a less-than-ideal room
Your room is small and you probably can get away without a center channel. I think MC has it right.  
Found a pair of Acoustat Sprctra3 's
Found? 
Klipsch Cornwall IV
SIMAO,I'm not sure you would be happy with Cornwalls given your speaker history. Can I suggest something else? Perhaps a triangle Quartet or Antal. Very tube friendly and they would give your system a good amount of bounce and liveliness. I run An... 
Dynaco ST-70 Series 3
How about one of these?                                                                 tubes4hifi amplifier KITs page  
All NEW Klipsch Jubilee Horn Speakers !... Game Changer ?...
This loudspeaker is Roy Delgato's design. Paul Klipsch never heard that bass section or the upper horn section from what I know. It is only similar to one of his last design which was an effort to make a two way system where the two ways could ble... 
My System's Weakest Link - What Say You...
I can't see anything that stands out but I would love to spend a day moving speakers and changing cables to see if you are getting everything you can out of that system.