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$4000 BUGDET - YOU ONLY HAVE 2 CHOICES - YOUR FEEDBACK MUCH APPRECIATED
Anthem.  
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Following on from @jjss49 's post, I agree completely with what he says.  For a good number of years I owned a Cary 300B-based SET amp, and no, no solid-state amp (be it A, A/B, D or whatever) can produce certain sonic attributes that it can.  Tha... 
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@arafiq I run the AGD Tempo with a Backert preamp.  Best of both worlds.    
BELLES VIRTUOSO INTEGRATED UPDATE
The only way to know for sure what's available and what's in the pipeline is to talk to Rutan.  John talks to Dave every couple of days.  
Speakers To Replace Castle Edens
Talk to Fritz of Fritz loudspeakers.  Describe what you like and he'll be able to match which of his models meets your requirements.  
Is this a sideways move?
Those amps will be different, some very little, some a little more, but not necessarily "better", so the question comes down to the system: driving those small Harbeths, how much improvement am I going to see, even if I choose the "best" among tha... 
Purifi v Gan amps?
After all, we all know that all amps based in bipolars sound a certain way, and all amps based on mosfets sound another certain way.  
Need suggestions on efficient book shelf speakers for a Pass Labs XA3.5
Fritz Carrera Be or one of his other models.  
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You can assume that he has.  The journalistic integrity of TAS is unquestionable.  Furthermore, I have never heard of Mr Valin being proven wrong.  His hearing and experience are so accurate that they are virtually objective. I immediately assu... 
Tube Rolling Advice for the Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme?
Yes, the 12AU7-S ART's surpass new-production Mullards (supplied by Backert as standard) and Genelex Gold Lions.  I don't know of any other new-production 12AU7's that would be contenders for the crown.  
Is blasphemous Music ok?
For your listening pleasure.    
Need some help with Brandenburgs
Pinnock, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, and Savall all worth exploring.  Among the older recordings, Richter is highly regarded.  
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Pontifs going to pontificate.  Can we assume he has thoroughly tested all the offerings from Atmasphere, AGD, Merrill, etc. etc.?  
Speaker Questions
If you're seriously considering Polk, you need to step up to the Reserve series, which I see are also available in white.  They have been receiving excellent reviews.  
Purifi v Gan amps?
It's all about the implementation, and all the other parts used.  Click on the dropdowns here and see how you can tailor Purifi sound. https://vtvamplifier.com/product/vtv-amplifier-stereo-purifi-audio-1et400a-amplifier/