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Best Sounding Solid State Amp?
BEL 1001 Mark 3,4,or 5. Run in stereo 50 watts or in monobloc 200 wps. 
Preamp HELP!!! for Pass Aleph 3
I was pleased with the sound of the Pass 3 used with the Audible Illusions 3A. I'd still be listening to that pair if I did not currently have speakers that require more power. 
Preamp new/used under $900
EAR 834 linestage...$700-$850 used for the chrome version which is heavier, more substantial in construction and sounds better than the black box. NOS RCAs or Philips 12AU7s and this is a great sounding piece. 
Has anyone heard of LA Audio?
LA Audio is not in business but the designer has a new company manufacturing very similar equipment. The company is called Audio Design and they are located in Denmark. Try this web address: http://home5.inet.tele.dk/lennarta/ I agree with you tha... 
Anyone familiar with the EAR 834L Preamp
The EAR 834L is an excellent sounding piece regardless of price. I found it to be clearly superior to the Audible Illusions L1 on direct comparison and, when used with the 834P, better sounding than the Audible Illusions 3A with the gold moving co... 
The Best Speakers for a Small Room
Small room: Spendor 3/5s, slightly larger room: Spendor 1/2s. The best midrange of any box speaker and a smooth, never tiring presentation. 
Best amplifier for original QUAD ESLs?
Audio Note P2SE. 18 watts single ended, class A power. Mentioned in Listener article regarding the availability of the new "original" quads. Will play the 63s in a smallish room but somewhat limited in dynamics.