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Best Multi channel amp under $2,000 used or new
A 2nd on the Anthem Statement A5. 
vintage amps
If 25 watts per side of pure class A, single ended, and 50000 ohm input impedance harmonizes with your preamp and speaker needs, try to find a Bedini 25/25. When you can find them, they can generally be had for under $1000. Absolutely magical! And... 
SS integrated amp that has tube like qualities
Class A Luxman and Accuphase. 
Masseto break-in time
Dr John - I am embarrassed to admit I don't know the name of Mr. Bauer's tonearm. He designed it specifically for the Ayre-DPS, but I assume it can be used with other tables. Any Ayre dealer should be able to tell you more. My dealer is Don Better... 
Try a different turntable?
If the OP/other is inclined to try DD, two other excellent choices are the Luxman PD-441 and the even better PD-444. Very musical. Somewhat hard to come by, though. 
does a subwoofer kill stereo sound?
Respectfully disagree that subs necessarily exaggerate the lower end. In my experience, the only time this happens is when the crossover is not properly set and/or the output is too high and/or the sub is not properly positioned.Seamless integrati... 
Masseto break-in time
If it is compatible with your tonearm and you do not mind having to use a SUT, I have found the EMT JSD5 to be terrific with the Masseto. The turntable is the Ayre-DPS with Mr. Bauer's excellent new tonearm. 
If you could only keep 5 Lp vinyl which ones
1 thru 3 - Bach Cello Suites; Janos Starker; Mercury4 - Malcolm Frager Plays Chopiin; Telarc5 - Bach: 3 Sonata for Viola Da Gamba & Cembalo; Cervera & Puyan; Philips 
Is there a 'Song Painter' loudspeaker?
Depending upon the type of music you like to listen to and how deep your pockets are, either the Shindo Latour (~$48K) or the Auditorium 23 Solovox (~$11K). And they must be paired with the best possible electronics, which in my experience means S... 
Speakers that excel at depth/layering/space
Vandersteen. 
Masseto break-in time
I really noticed a huge improvement in mine at around 150 hours. Incredible preamp! 
8 ohm speaker that sounds like sonus faber
I have been following this thread with interest. One of my systems has a pair of Fidelio Encores. I have heard these speakers sound terrific in 2 rooms in our home and with amplifiers ranging in power from 25 wpc pure class A up to 200 wpc. I am l... 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
Bedini 25/25. If you can find one, buy a lottery ticket the same day. The 25/25 continues to astonish me! 
pre and amp ideas 10-12K Budget
Another vote for Shindo preamps. I first had the Aurieges paired with an Accuphase P-3000 and also tried it with my Luxman MQ-88 and Nagra PSA. All were superb pairings, and the Aurieges easily bettered my Audio Research Ref 3. All of those combos... 
Subwoofer with good monitors
I just had installed a REL R-305 in my 2-channel system that has a pair of SF Guarneri Mementos (go down to 39 Hz) driven by an Accuphase P-3000. The room is 19' x' 13' x 8'. Seamless integration. A dramatic improvement.