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SOTA vs VPI (or stick with my Rega?)
Go for the VPI Prime. It does everything that you described that you wanted  
VPI vs. SOTA
I have the vpi prime scout. Amazing value at 2200 new. Upcale audio has an upgraded version for 2700 right now in limited quantities that's looks amazing. The prime is a great value used. These tables are the best out there and virtually maintenan... 
Rogue Audio two new integrateds Great or Same old?
Cronus magnum ii and Harbeth = magic 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
Rogue cronus magnum ii. I have settled on this after krells, cj, adcom, Cary, etc. Just a great amp with plenty of power and headroom for most speaker choices now or future. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
I second the rogue cronus magnum 2 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
California audio labs icon mark ii. Oldie but very musical 
Tube Rolling for Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 2
So my neighbor lent me a 4003 mullard initial impressions are warmer bigger Soundstage. But seems like the top is more polite. Also noticed it's pretty noisy. Is it possible that it's past its lifetime? 
Tube Rolling for Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 2
Thanks for the responses. I also heard that the cifte NOS 12au7 is very good. Has anyone heard these?  
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
@defiantboomerang Yes you can run the Rogue with kt88  
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
I think my rogue audio cronus magnum 2 is a very good looking as well as a great sounding piece. The latter being most important. Just leave the cage off of the PL 
Integrated amp choice for JMR Offrande Supreme V2
Rogue audio cronus magnum ii  
what speakers to buy
@lradderI agree with you 120 percent. I have the rogue cronus magnum ii and sonus faber 2.5 . The rogue really takes a hold of the drivers in these speakers. Magical combo!  What is the rest of your system comprised of?  Interested to hear.  By th... 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Had a Conrad Johnson pv9a with the mvs55. Needed a little more power and compared the rogue to prima luna.I for one preferred the Rogue audio cronus magnum ii to the prima luna. Great amp and made in pennsylvania. 
koetsu
I have the koetsu black. Must have over 2000 hours on it and it is just starting to degrade a bit. How long do these last? Bought it new about 13 years ago. 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
I reiterate what rstheno had to say. VPI Prime. Soundsmith Zephyr mimc.Rogue audio cronus magnum ii with the kt120..That leaves over 10k for speakers. I have a long history with Klipsch but I would go for sonus faber Olympica 3 or vandersteen 5a u...