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Best Tube Amp under 10K?
jadis ja80 can be purchased from my dealer for 10k new. if you plan on getting more efficient speakers, jadis se300b and jadis se845 are worth looking into. 
NY HE Speaker Standouts
my favorite room was acapella's. both lacampanella and fidelio sounded close to perfect for me. transparent, sweet, fast, coherent, and clean bass from lacampanella. 
JADIS JA80 with 6550 or KT 88 or KT90 ?
my jadis ja30 came with ei kt90 tubes and i haven't felt the need to change. i also haven't heard the ja30 with power tubes other than kt90, so i am kind of speaking blindly. i did change stock 12au7 and 12ax7 to nos tubes with great results.good ... 
Anyone at the Stereophile show
rooms that caught my attention:1. lamm/damoca: huge soundstage, amazingly clean bass, gripping2. harmonix reimyo: very refined, realistic, but underwhelming, i think their speakers weren't quite on par with their superb electronics3. jm lab/balanc... 
One rack for my amp & cdp
if the budget permits, i suggest the grand prix audio monaco stand. i am very happy with a 2 shelf module and am looking to add more shelves. no doubt they are effective, but expensive...scottie 
b&w model nautilus seashells
from what i have read so far, the nautilus seem to be very transparent, dynamic, and truly full range. they are obviously no horns, but i am curious as to how they compare in transparency and dynamics. if they hold up against avantgarde trios plus... 
Best monitors under $5,000/system combos
i have never heard the other monitors mentioned, but i am pretty happy with my b&w signature 805 with jadis ja30 and wadia 861b setup. the s805 are lively, engaging, well balanced, forward, tube friendly (class a tube 30 watts are more than en... 
Wadia still in business?
wadia is definitely still alive and kicking. i ordered a 861b in 11/04. received it in 1/05, but no metal remote. after sending numerous emails to both dealer and wadia, they sent a temporary plastic remote, which is not even fully functional. i w... 
speaker with high WAF
proac response series 
pls recommend some "entry level" tube amp options?
i recommend trying jadis and canary gear. i am a happy owner of jadis amps and have been very impressed by canary amps.some entry level jadis and canary gear:1. jadis orchestra integrated amp2. canary ca608 integrated ampgood luck and have fun!sco... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
let me start by saying i am a big fan of the mc2000, mc275, and mc2102, although i have not heard them. my impression of them is they are unique, ingenius designs in tube audio.now here is my attempt at Tireguy's original question based on my expe... 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Jadis JA30Got them new at 40% off retail 3 months ago. I will always keep these babies, although I have heard better amps (but they are also 5+ times more expensive).The JA30 simply sing and charm. Tube rolling is also easy and inexpensive (2 x KT... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
cardas golden reference everything baby! especially the speaker cables.scottie 
Audio equipment and cars...enthusiast thread...
for me, i just like classic designs - from electronics, to furniture, kitchen cabinets & appliances, lamps, clothing, and ofcourse, automobiles (although i have yet to learn how to drive...)i am an engineer/designer wannabe, but too lazy and t... 
Somebody Help Convert me to tubes
hi,i agree with previous posts that synergy between your preamp and amp should be maintained. so i would try the audio aero capitole tubed cdp, one of the most highly praised cdp out there. the capitole is also capable of doubling as a preamp, giv...