santino

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Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
How come nobody mentioned Plinius? Older SA-50 amp is extremely good for the money. 
Best monitors under $5,000/system combos
SF cremona auditor, Dyne C1 and Harbeth are just a few very good speakers mentioned in this thread - definitely worth checking out with the PASS amp. Just would like to add FOCUS Audio 688 monitor speakers. If you can locate a dealer, try to liste... 
What amp & preamp to go with JM Lab ?
I am using an AI modulus 3A and Plinius SA-50 (which is Class A SS) with my Electra 906. The result is very satisfying music to my ears - never analytical. But cables are also very important. What cables are you using? The electra range of JMLab c... 
Most forgiving speakers?
I find Spendor S3/5 very forgiving speaker - almost always to sound very pleasant (some people may mistake that as polite sounding) 
LS3/5A & Pass Labs
Souporhero,Will your dealer allow you to try the speakers in your own room and gears? I think this is the best way to find out. I know a lot of people prefer PP tube amps with these speakers, generally. But you may just cut it given the tube-like ... 
Which is a good $500 cable for bass biamping ?
You will be amazed with the bass performance. When I first hooked it up on my system - it was like substituting a more powerful amp. Try one and see if it matches you system. 
A DIY tube amp with a little power, any ideas?
3.5Wpc may suit your needs - they can come in a kit. Sam Tellig of Stereophile has given it good reviews. 
Primare A10 or Creek 4330 integrated amplifier
it's a smooth amp and very musical - without the usual grain or edgy sound associated with some S/S amps. You may also look at A30.1 which is more expensive but a LOT better in every way. 
JM Labs Elektra 906
I find electra 906 a very refined speaker able to convey the emotion of the music - which IMHO separates the good from the better speakers. Pls be careful with the amp you plan to mate it with - 906 likes tubes or warm-sounding hybrids. Feed it ri...