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Cayin A-50T - Tube Upgrades??
I'll go with the Winged "C" (SED) EL34. 
Power Tubes for Rogue Cronus Magnum?
Have you ever tried Svetlana Winged "C"? Those were the KT88 I'd prefered when I had an integrated amplifier with that kind of tubes. 
tube integrated for Harbeth under $2500
Hi Valinar,I have a pair of Harbeth SHL5 at home and I had the chance to hear many amplifiers with them this year. Recently, it was the Rogue Audio Cronus, a tube integrated, which my local audio shop borrowed me. I already heard it in the past, b... 
Most soulful female vocalist
Nina Nastasia. So much emotion and sensitivity in her voice. She's an actual folk artist. Her albums are edited on the Touch and Go and Fat Cat Record labels, usually recorded by Steve Albini. 
Question for Harbeth Owners
I haven't heard any changes in the sound from my SHL5. I've bought them new last June and played them intensely since. The main changes I heard were with amplifier's matching. I had the chance to try them with Luxman L-505u, Sugden A21al, Nelson P... 
Best Phono solid state under 2K?
I had a Moon LP5.3 that I've just sold two weeks ago. I really loved that unit. It offers superb bass and dynamics. Sound is natural and coherent.Plus, the many possible adjustments with internal jumpers are easy to do and can change the sound, ju... 
Mcintosh MA6600 vs Luxman 507u
Concerning the "4 o'clock" position on the volume knob, I think that we are talking that the knob is lower than 9 o'clock (8,7 or 6 o'clock, if your amplifier's knob goes there).I can tell you that the Luxman gain/knob were enjoyable to use. They ... 
Mcintosh MA6600 vs Luxman 507u
On my side, I've just sold my Luxman L-505u to go higher in the range of Luxman class A.I you are a vinyl lover, the phono stage of the Luxman is excellent and will accomode both MM and MC. Plus, the tone control buttons are precise. It is incredi... 
Dali helicon 800 mk2 or Harbeth 7 for luxman 550 a
Some people on the Harbeth User Group (HUG) use a Luxman L-550AII with their Harbeth, they all enjoy the combination. I already used a Luxman L-505u with my Harbeth SHL5 with excellent results. I just sold it on the Gon to go Luxman class A.I hope...