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Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K
I have a VPI TNT-2 table paired with a Phoenix Eagle/Roadrunner and had a Parasound JC3+ with it for a while.  I moved to an Audia Flight Phono which was twice the cost, but was a much better phono stage in all respects (twice as good is always su... 
Leaving the Naim game . . .
Congratulations on finding a system that meets your needs and find more satisfying than your Naim.  And thank you very much for your service, too! 
MAC's MP100 Phono Pre-amp
tak1, congratulations on putting together a fine system.  It's not how much you spend on your system, but how much enjoyment you get out of the system you buy.   
MAC's MP100 Phono Pre-amp
Sorry, part of my response above disappeared.  The second sentence should have said:There are many other phonos I'd be tempted to try in that price range from vendors with strong track records before I put down money on the McIntosh. 
MAC's MP100 Phono Pre-amp
Hi tak1, I would be very surprised if the MP100 could approach the H-1201 in performance.  There are many other phonos I'd be tempted to try in that price range from I am using an H-3000/HA-3000 combo for my phono and they are wonderful.  I'm usin... 
MAC's MP100 Phono Pre-amp
Any reason why you want to move away from the Allnic? I have a C1100 preamp and hoped that they would put their best foot forward on the built-in phono, but ended up going with an Allnic myself. If you don’t have any pressing reason to change, I’d... 
VPI SDS/ADS PSU with Rega Turntable?
I third the Phoenix Eagle and Roadrunner combo.  Excellent build quality for the price and work great with my VPI TNT table. 
Tube amp Questions
bombaywalla1,954 posts09-09-2016 5:14amtheothergreg101 posts09-09-2016 1:05amSpecs I saw said 87.5db sensitivity. theothergreg, you might want to read my post (above/before yours) in this thread. I believe the stated spec of 87.5dB is not totally ... 
Speakers in the 5-6K$ region & their components
Another small company to look at is Chapman Audio Systems.  The T-5 is a 3-way (I know you were looking for a 2-way) floorstander within your budget that is very well worth checking out. 
Kef reference one, Recommend a SS amp < 5K
I don't think it's a power issue, but need to find the right synergy.  I currently drive my Reference 5s with a single MC275 and have no problem with bass output.  I've also ran them with an Audia Flight FL Two integrated (100 wpc) and a Mark Levi... 
Tube amp Questions
Specs I saw said 87.5db sensitivity.  Not great, but not too bad.  I would check out PrimaLuna offerings for great price:performance. 
Looking to buy floor standing speakers in $1000 per speaker range.
I heard a pair of Klipsch RP 280Fs yesterday that blew me away and at 98 db, you can run them with anything. They were used for $675, but saw on the Klipsch website you can get them for $479/ea with free shipping and 30 day return. 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
My grandfather had an SAE system back in the day with first Walsh Ohm speakers I ever saw. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
The de Capos are awesome but very far from small with that 8" woofer and a bit more than $2k unless you go used.   
Marantz TT15S1 Turntable. Any opinions 1500.00 Budget. Recommendations
I might have missed it, but where are you located?