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Which 12AX7 tubes for EAR 834P phono stage?
Telefunken will improve the low mid frequencies & Siemen will improve the tonal balance. It's your choice amongst the 2.Good luck 
Pass XA 30.5 and XA 60.5 vs Mark Levinson 433 amps
Depending on the sensitivity of your speakers but Pass XA.5 is my choice. If your sensitivity is 90 & up. 30.5 will drive it easily. 
what is doing Arnie Nudell?
Any news on what Mr. Nudell is doing lately?.... 
Pass XA30.5 or Krell FPB-400cx?
Having the 2 best circuit today X & A circuit of PASS XA30.5 is worth the try. Check out Renohifi 
Need Help Choosing a Tube Preamp for a Classe Amp
Try to audition an all ECC83/12ax7 linestage. 
Sealed Monitor Speakers
Sequerra Monitor Speakers are SEALED. 
Creek 5350se vs. Cambridge Audio 840a V2
I go for the Creek5350. It has a seperate power supply for the pre & power amp to avoid cross contamination of signal.Function wise Creek is better & slick!It has a good tonal balance and natural timber accross frequencies. It's a fast amp... 
Audio Research Sp-6a-Should it be modified?
Hi MilesD77,First of all SP6 is a GOOD Pre-amp. If I am not mistaken, The circuit went back and similar to SP3. I suggest that you maintain the original circuit and change the caps & resistor available today.Good Luck, 
Stylus Force Gauge
Doe anybody tried this from ortofon? Digital Scale DS-1http://www.ortofon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234&Itemid=234 
What is a good bookshelf
Try Sequerra. It's a Sealed Monitor Speakers Met 7.7 
Belles 350A Ref / Ayre V-1XE / Pass Labs X250.5
Try the Pass XA100.5/160.5 series if you prefer smoother & silky mids & highs. The X250.5 is more on the dynamics. 
Preamp for my system...Please
Try to look for a pre-owned EAR Yoshino 868Linesage for I recommend 834Phonostage. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Sequerra Monitor Speakers NFM driving the Mid & High + 10inch woofer for the Low Mid. These speakers can beat the 6' footer available today. When it comes to classical & dynamic music, you will feel the real meaning of "weight" in your sys... 
Tubelike SS Power amp
For it was well recognized by the Major HiFi publications & many Pass users like me. I suggest you check out Pass Aleph 2,4 or the current XA100.5