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Tubes for UNICO Amplifier
I've tried Mullards, RCA Cleartops and the Telefunkens in my Unico. Bass with the Mullards seemed really loose. The Cleartops weren't any better and lost the midrange beauty of Mullards. The Teles tighten the bass and still preserved a beautiful m... 
SS integrated for Proac 2.5 - Plinius or Unico?
Thanks for the comments. Haven't considered Primare, though HiFi Choice gave them a nice review, but do they have a phono stage? 
Proac 2.5 vs Vandersteen 2Ce
I have heard the Vandersteen 2CE Signatures in a showroom with ARC tube amplification. I found them to emphasize the lower midrange at the expense of the higher frequencies. They sounded smooth, but I didn't care for the tonal balance. I own a pai...