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At what price is one considered an Audiophile.
@carlsbad2 +1!  
Mystere ia21 a good integrated ?
This might interest you. It has a remote and preamp outs! https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-amplifiers  
Phono preamp, all suggestions welcome
+1 Sutherand!  
Mystere ia21 a good integrated ?
@tablejockey What others at that price point?  
Mystere ia21 a good integrated ?
How much less? @tablejockey Name a few!  
Mystere ia21 a good integrated ?
Is this the one that you are thinking of buying? https://upscaleaudio.com/products/mystere-ia21-integrated-amplifier-blemished  
Mystere ia21 a good integrated ?
If the price is right, go for it! Nice review! Mystère IA21 Tubed Integrated Amplifier - The Absolute Soundv  
How are we wiring our Mono systems?
According to an article on Pitchfork, Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys, is known to prefer mono sound over stereo1. The same article also mentions that the mono version of the album “Pet Sounds” was overseen by Brian Wilson himself2.... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
And the KLH Nine ESL!  
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
 The Quad ESL 57 is a good start!  
Tube Preamps Should Have This Feature
Find something else to worry about! How do I know when my tubes need replacing? Power tubes like EL34's and KT88's are good for about 2500 hours or more. But may go longer in an amplifier with a conservative design. Small signal tubes with numbe... 
from Sphinx to Cronus Magnum?
The Cronus does have 4 ohm taps! BTW, solid state amps do not have selectable transformer taps like tube amps! General Features and Specifications: - 100 WPC - 5Hz-30KHz bandwidth +/- 1dB - 4 and 8 ohm transformer taps - Slow start turn on seque... 
Damn I'm old... Can't figure out the tape loop on a Bryston SP3
What’s not clear?? 4: TAPE RECORDER TAPE LOOP A conventional tape loop consisting of two pairs of RCA jacks; one stereo pair of inputs and one stereo pair of outputs. A stereo down-mix for the selected source (or, in 2 Channel Bypass mode, the Le... 
speakers for small room
Having owned many Harbeths including the P3. The Super HL5 plus ( I own them) will have the same sound signature as the P3 with a more dynamic sound that you are looking for! BTW, you should update your virtual system! Here is one of many reviews... 
Calling all Audiophiles
Check if there are any audio clubs in your area. Audiogon has club listings!