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Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
"Primaluna and Tannoy doesn't seem to be a good pair."You tried already? Anything under $3000-$6000 USD I'd go integrated. PS Audio www.perfect-sense.se not tubes but a lot of bang for your Krona.Unless you have an exceptional room and all the res... 
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
Given the 89dB sensitivity a more powerful AMP would be my pick. I also use a PrimaLuna HP but there are many fine choices tube and SS.  
What integrated should I upgrade to?
Also folks rave about Schitt and Peachtreehttps://www.schiit.com  https://www.peachtreeaudio.comDid I mention I like Tubes (unless it's a very high end SS)? 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
When B&O first came out there had never been anything like it.I had a Tandberg (TCD 320) cassette deck with VU meters and sliders. Had hair then too.Single Ended Triode Amp's  
What integrated should I upgrade to?
+1 on Hegal +1 on tubes...I have PrimaLuna HP but there are lot's of good choices. I heard an Anthem str integrated amplifier. Hot dang! PS Audio also excellent choice.But have you driven tubes lately? 
I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery
Back to your wunderbar car again eh sokogear? Know this ditty? Bitchin’ Camaro The Dead MilkmenBitchin’ Camaro, bitchin’ CamaroDonuts on your lawnBitchin’ Camaro, bitchin’ CamaroTony Orlando and Dawn When I drive past the kidsThey all spit and cus... 
I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery
erik_squiresAgreed. About the tone some of this. On the internet it’s everywhere.  
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
glupson Indeed the Tesla 3 isn’t included with a great sound system....the S & X are better but not up there. But what cars! looscannonThe S and X have air suspension and I’ll sit in them for you, Out here in California they are everywhere. 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
All this bunk makes me want to get a Tesla; Stuttgart ‘s great cluggers aside.  Boasting about my ride doesn’t make me a man.  Decrying only those with a turntable are audiophiles is elitist clap trap.  I’m listening to Dylan’s new Sprechgesang “R... 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
https://www.stereophile.com/content/recommended-components-2020-edition-preamplifiersAll under 15KAyre Acoustics KX-5 TwentyPass Laboratories XP-22PrimaLuna EVO 400 TubesPS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier 
Vinyl / High qual analog tape / High-res digital -- One of these is not like the other
A far more civil discussion than most. It can happen. I’d be curious to know the age and sex of most posters. I suspect most here are males over fifty or sixty. I’m over sixty. As you might have guessed: I‘d bet the hearing of many here is limited... 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
+1 on AQ 1200.+101 on whole house surge protection. Don't leave home without it. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Eddie Harris ~ Eddie Harris QuartetLes McCann & Eddie Harris ~ Swiss Movement Like Dylan and Joni, Eddie Harris kept evolving with the times.  
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
Having just read this meandering thread this comes to mind.Murphy’s Lesser-Known Dictums:Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.He who laughs last, thinks slowest.Those who live by the swor... 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
sokogear writes “Vermonster - a reputable $500 TT playing a good pressing will provide deeper, warmer sound than any digital”Piffle. I say again (Know) both can be great or so so. A great Flak file into a DAC and into tubes or Ss and with your bac...