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Copland CTA504 tube amp - how good are they?
Thanks for your response.Pop and rock are one of my least likings, even tough I occasionally listen to them. My preference is most on classical music and 50~60 jazz and vocals. Looks like it is worthwhile to explore more. 
Polk LSI15's to Salk Song Towers
Is it?I thought all Salk speakers are in different leagues from those mass produced speakers at similar price range. 
Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?
Looks like RM-9 is a good choice and it is within my budget. I will be looking for it.Thanks. 
Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?
I have 4 almost new Siemens EL34 tubes and a few more (4~6 Russian/Chinese) variants. If I go for monoblocks, sure I need to use 8 or more tubes, but I'd rather stick to a single steroe amp.It might not save me whole a lot by sticking to EL34 tube... 
Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?
Thanks for your response.From your suggestions, VTL-85 ($999) and Quicksilver KT-88 Monos ($1050) look interesting, if I don't restrict myself to EL34 tube amps. I am not looking for int amps since I am going to use my vk-30 as pre. How about Copl... 
Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?
My max budget is $1500 (for used).It will drive Tyler LSS (one piece). (Is it 89 or 90db?)I already have VK-200 and VK-30, but want to also keep a tube amp which would work better than VK-200 for different styles of music. BAT VK-60 may be an idea... 
Balanced tube preamp as good as BAT VK at lower?
I purchased a used vk-30 with phono and remote.I had not recognized any inconvenience with Rogue Magnum 99 whose remote has only volume up/down, but with BAT remote, I don't think I can ever go back without remote or limited remote feature. ;-)For... 
How high end must your system be...
Using Zu Wax Biwire cable ($1000+ new, bought used at $400) on sub $5000 systems did not reveal notiecable difference from $100 single wire from Signal cable.My current system (amp, preamp, cdp, turntable, speaker) is a bit over $15,000 (if bought... 
Entry Level Turntable?
Thorens TD145/150/160/166 + Grado gold. You can get them at around $300. 
Pre + phono under $2500?
I guess you can get a used vk-31 + remote + phono card at the price.I recently got vk-30 with phono card and vk-200, all at under $3000. The sound is amazing. (I have Tyler LSS speakers and Arcam CD23 cdp) 
How good is vk-p3 phono?
I posted the question since I was very disappointed with the phono card in my vk-30 tested in my friend's house. After I've read some of the responses, I could not but conclude that the phono unit was at fault or there was something else seriously... 
BAT vk3ix
Looks like it is cheaper to sell your vk-3ix and get a used vk-31/32 or vk-40. ;-) 
How good is vk-p3 phono?
I mean BAT vk-p3 phono module. 
Hi, does anybody own the new tyler acoustics D10's
Got it yet?Comments? 
How good is BAT vk-p3 phono card?
Sorry for the confusion. I meant by new separates in the $1000~1500 price range, that's what I heard from BAT dealers/users.I haven't listened to EAR 834P, but have read enough good about it. If P3 is comparable to the EAR, I guess it is better th...