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tube pre amp or tube amp
Previously I had a VAC Renaissance 3 and a VAC PA100 upgraded to a phi front end.  I first changed the power amp to an Ayre VX-5/20 and then upgraded the Pre to the current VAC Renaissance 5. Really enjoying this combination. 
What power cord do you like most on your amp ?
Audience AU24SEi cables with my Audience aR6 conditioner is we’re my experimenting ended for my Ayre VX-5/20. 
From tubes to SS amp : Ayre, Belles, Pass or else ?
I replaced a VAC kt88 based power amp with the Ayre VX5/20. I retained my VAC tube preamp and the combination never fails to provide engaging ”music” with my Spendor speakers.   
Jerome Sabbagh KIckstarter for new LP "No Filter"
Mine has arrived and is in the cleaning cue for this evening. 
Spam Prevention
Thanks TammyI know you didn’t relish all those mornings of cleaning out the spam.  Appreciate all your effort.RS 
Expo
Yes I am. It will be nice to have a quality show back in Florida.   
Is there an rca input selector box audio only 2ch in 1 out?
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Agon is now a retail outlet.
I’m sorry that you have had such poor experiences that are the complete opposite of what I have enjoyed.  12 years and 62 transactions with no real issues.  I have not been cavalier with my choices to buy and done my due diligences before entering... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Unorthodox Behavior - Brand X 
Insiders check in
Welcome scracha.  
Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K
A lot of good ideas.  If you like to travel visiting an audio show like the Florida Audio Expo in Tampa next month would be an opportunity to hear a variety of options.   
If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade)
I have reviewed the post and do not see what phono preamp you may be using.  Does it have moving coil capability?  If it does then in the Ortofon line you have many options at or near your price range.  The Quintet group of either the Bronze or Bl... 
Amp Selection for Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand
Plinius SA-100 in class A drives a pair of VA Baby Beethoven beautifully in a system owned by a member of my local audio society.  Many hours of fatigue free listening.   
Dust cap pushed in by kiddos... best home remedy?
Vacuum with light suction (open side vent on hose if it has one).  Warm the cap very lightly with a hair dryer first to make it a little more plyable.  
Pono was the best SS headphone amp I ever heard
Try the Ayre Codex but only with the balanced output.  Similar circuit that Ayre designed for the Codex.  Not very interesting until you acquire a special balanced cable to use with two 3.5mm plugs.  Same balanced setup you can do on a Pono.  Huge...