alucard19

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cost no object integrated amps
+1 on the Boulder 866 integrated amp. 
Sub Question. One higher quality sub or two lesser quality? (Rythmik vs HSU)
just get 2 of the VTF-3 MK5 HP subs from HSU or try to find 2 of the REL S/5 SHO subs used, if you go with the HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP subs you would be better off using the high level inputs from the amp instead of the LFE input.The high level inputs... 
Integrated brand choice -- Simaudio, Hegel or Mark Levinson?
You might want to give a listen to the Anthem STR integrated amp. Anthem® | Performance Collection | STR Integrated Amplifier | Overview  
PrimaLuna Preamp Upgrade Question
I have the dialogue Premium HP integrated, and what I did was to buy 2 Evo 300 poweramps and run them  as mono amps with a Herron Audio VTSP-2 preamp which is the best of both worlds. And the Primaluna integrated I put into my office system.So if ... 
Threshold, Levinson, Bryston, Krell, ?others? used amps
If you can find an Anthem P2 amp grab it I bought mine used 2 years ago, it was 7 years old at the time, it is built like a tank and will drive any speaker out there with clarity and detail.They come up on Agon every once in a while used for aroun... 
Best CD player under $2000
Rotel RCD-1572 they have one here at Agon for $625.00 
Best used integrated under $5k
Why not just get a new Anthem STR integrated for 4.5K Anthem® | STR Integrated Amplifier | Overview It also has a built in phono pre amp.200wpc @8ohms, 400wpc @4ohms, and 550wpc @2ohms 
Advice please.
You might want to listen to a pair of the Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers, they run around $4,500.00 a pair but can be had for less if you shop around. 
Owners of Jelco arms?
You might want to try NERVE Audio, I have 2 Jelco TK-850M tonearms and on both of them I use the Axon 24 Tonearm Cable, one with the 90 degree din plug and the other with the straight plug. Axon 24 Tonearm Cable – Nerve Audio On the one with the s... 
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
Have you listened to the Anthem STR integrated if not try to find a dealer that you can demo one at, you will be surprised how well it sounds and the DAC inside is also up to the task, plus it comes with ARC room correction. 
Passive Bookshelf Speaker Selection
+1 mapmanI have a small dark room in the basement that I could let Kenjit use for a year or two until he gets better. 
What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?
+1 with MC, I have the same Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated in my bedroom and even though it does get warm it's not enough to heat up your room so that your AC would have to work extra to cool off the whole house.As for the Raven integrated I wou... 
Passive Bookshelf Speaker Selection
You can try the HSU HB-1 Mk2 HB-1 MK2 Horn Bookshelf Speaker  or the HC-1 Mk2 which is a center channel that you can stand upright which is what I did in my office HC-1 MK2 Horn Bookshelf Speaker Both of these are good and if you don't like ... 
Spendor D7 vs. Harbeth Super HL5+
If you are looking for a speaker in this size range then you might want to consider the ATC SCM50 from the classic series you can find them new for just under 10k and used for $5,750.00 right now on USAM. 
Focal Kanta No 2
I just looked and they are still on sale for the Taupe color at $5,600.00 on TMR.You better snatch them up before someone else here on Agon does, (hint, hint).