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what speakers to buy
@lradderI agree with you 120 percent. I have the rogue cronus magnum ii and sonus faber 2.5 . The rogue really takes a hold of the drivers in these speakers. Magical combo!  What is the rest of your system comprised of?  Interested to hear.  By th... 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Had a Conrad Johnson pv9a with the mvs55. Needed a little more power and compared the rogue to prima luna.I for one preferred the Rogue audio cronus magnum ii to the prima luna. Great amp and made in pennsylvania. 
koetsu
I have the koetsu black. Must have over 2000 hours on it and it is just starting to degrade a bit. How long do these last? Bought it new about 13 years ago. 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
I reiterate what rstheno had to say. VPI Prime. Soundsmith Zephyr mimc.Rogue audio cronus magnum ii with the kt120..That leaves over 10k for speakers. I have a long history with Klipsch but I would go for sonus faber Olympica 3 or vandersteen 5a u... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Rogue cronus magnum 2  
Integrated for B&W CM6 Towers
Used rogue audio cronus magnum 2  
Best amp for KEF LS50
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum ii 
Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 amplifier Recommendation
I had the opportunity to visit a dealer and hear the Prim Luna DiaLogue Premium vs the Rogue Cronus Magnum ii.I did Prefer the Rogue over the PM. But that is just MHO.Audiogalore that is one powerhouse setup.  I don't have carpet on my floors I ha... 
Best integrated for PSB Imagine T2's
Rogue audio chronus magnum ii  
SF Olympica llls
Also would consider rogue audio. Have a pair of sf and seems to be a very synergistic pairing. 
Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 amplifier Recommendation
Ended up with a rogue chronus magnum ii. Breaking in now .but so far so good 
KT150's in Rogue Cronus Magnum ii
Twoleftears what small signal tubes have you tried?How long did it take to break in the rogue? 
KT150's in Rogue Cronus Magnum ii
Thank you everyone for your input. 
Manley Chinook question
I bought the Chinook special edition with the NOS tubes and ended up replacing them with the stock tubes. IMHO the stock tubes are better at least in my system.Manley customer service is second to none. 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
I am looking at a rogue cronus magnum 2 to power a pair of sf venere 2.5. My el34 based cj @ 45 wpc is not cutting it .Should this be a good match?Rating is 89db sp (2.831V/1M)Rogue is 100wpc