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Do power cords make an audible difference?
A third rail topic that's destined to result in someone getting zinged.Move away from the tracks. 
Tube amp, more low end
If you search the threads, you will find there is a fair amount of discussion about Gallo 3.1 speakers and tube amplification. 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
09-20-10: 6550cYes, Tvad, I think that is key. I was around in 70s growing up in a very small blue collar town...Me too. Town of 7000 outside of Buffalo.Still, we appreciated a wide variety of rock talent beyond the bands you mentioned. 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
In the 1970s he and Yes were, imo somewhat bybassed because it wasn't hard and heavy like AC/DC etc.6550c (Threads | Answers | This Thread)Were you around in the 70s? Among my peers in the 70s, Howe was regarded as a guitar genius, and Yes were im... 
Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea
Having to build 2 of them would keep me out of mischief for longer tooDavid12 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)You are probably already aware...but in case you aren't, the AN Kits products can all be purchased assembled. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I am currently off and enjoying myself.Agear (Reviews | Answers | This Thread)Me too. 
Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea
Why is an integrated amplifier preferable to you versus a stereo amp/preamp combination? The amp/preamp combo would open up the possibilities, IMO. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Did not the AN amp/pre you sold jell with the AN speakers you have?Glory (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)It did many things very well. I just preferred the VRE-1. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Agear, and I respect your point of view although we disagree on a few points, which is certainly not uncommon among audiophiles. If you see my opinion as being wrong regarding a comparison of the VRE-1 and The Dude preamps, then I accept that this... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Grannyring, sounds like a comparison would be useful for some listeners, although the price points are so far apart I am dubious that most potential Dude buyers would be seriously considering the VRE-1 as an option. 
Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea
Audio Note Kits Interstage Monoblock 300B/2A3 Parallel SETRegardless, it doesn't fit your integrated criteria, which I was not aware of previously.I don't know of any integrated amp that is going to do the job. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Where are you out of?Topsel (Threads | Answers | This Thread)If you mean where do I live, the answer is Southern California. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
The goal of the VRE-1 is complete transparency/neutrality, at which it succeeds exceptionally well.Don't know the goal of the Dude, but if it's other than absolute transparency (and from owner's comments it seems that this is true), then a compari... 
Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea
I think an Atma-Sphere OTL amp may get you closer to the SET sound while also providing sufficient power for your speakers provided their impedance doesn't drop below 6 ohms. Even the S-30 might do the job nicely.If you're interested in this route... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Have you heard the piece?Topsel (Threads | Answers | This Thread)I own one.