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Amp for Vienna Acoustic Mozart speakers
Pathos Acoustics Twin Towers ... excellent with the Mozarts (and don't forget to tilt the speakers back!) 
Any Tube Int. Amps w/ a phono built in?
VAC Avatar can be purchased with phono ... excellent sounding unit the few times I ahve heard it. 
Spica TC-50 Owners What amp do you like w/ TC-50?
any of the Transcendent Sound OTL's would be perfect with the Spicas ... I believe Transcendent even recommends the TC50 for use with their amps 
If you can only choose one of these Amps
Not really familiar with any of the amps you have listed ... some of my favorites in the same "used" price category are as follows (in no order):1. Krell KSA50s2. Plinius SA50 Mk III3. BEL 1001 Mk IV4. Rowland Model 1First three are 50w/ch, Rowlan... 
Does the Mark Levinson 331 suck?
Personally I don't think ANY highend gear SUCKS on its own ... just may not fit your idea of how music should be reproduced. That does not mean it sucks for everyone (or everyone's system). With the right ancillaries and cables you can probably ta... 
What used speakers would you buy under $600?
agree on the Spica suggestions ... older but very viable even in todays crowded market. 
HELP with speaker selection.
You really like ML speakers but won't buy a pair because a friend owns that brand?? That seems silly to me ... kinda like loving a BMW M5 but not buying one because your neighbor owns one so you "settle" for something else. To each his own. Speake... 
looking for new speakers????
More of a lateral move than an upgrade in my opinion ... what are you looking for that the Concertos do not do??? 
Who designs casework for audio components?
Pathos Acoustics makes some of the prettiest amps on the market in my opinion. All of their amps are very distinctive. Especially notice the heatsinks on the Logos Integrated - very cool. I believe one of the companies founders does the case desig... 
Lowthers - Please educate a village idiot...
No Lowthers in my possession but if you would like to audition a single driver speaker and don't mind driving to the Pocono area, you are welcome to audition my Konus Audio Essence speakers (see www.sakurasystems.com). Single 5" Jordan JX92 driver... 
Recommendations for int amp with headphone jack
Talk to Bobby @ Merlin about the compatibility of the Cary ... you might be surprised! 
Why do people selling on E Bay "USE" Audiogon?
I won't complain because these eBayers have to pay the $2 fee to advertise their wares just like the rest of us ... if you don't like it, ignore the ad but remember the $$$ goes to improve this site which is one of the best of its type on the net.... 
Alot of preamp questions
Another to add to the list is the FT Audio Little Wonder ... a passive linestage that lists for @ $500 new. Hard to beat for the $$$. Should work well with the Sunfire. The Audible Illusions is a very good preamp but if you don't need a phono stag... 
Audiophile grade CD Carrousel/changer? Am I crazy?
Nakamichi Dragon CD Player ... very expensive and mainly available in Japan but it is BEAUTIFUL! 
ute-friendly speakers?
Carolina Audio JTM's ($1750 new) can be placed against a wall with minor compromise in sound ... no grills available but the Jordan JX92 driver is high enough off the floor.www.carolinaaudio.comAlso, Gradient Revolutions can be configured via ther...