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Need ideas to match a pair of monitor with 40WPC tube amp
Triangle Comete, or Focal? 
What are the best tuners each company has made, and how you started?
I like this site for comparisonshttps://www.fmtunerinfo.com/ 
SET amps
I started with the Primaluna PL2.   Moved to a Decware Mini Torii using the same speakers (Ref 3A de Capos).  Can't play as loud but loud enough and a very sweet sound.  It's a single ended pentode design. 
Schiit Bifrost 2 quit working
I bought a used eitr and had an issue  emailed them and they were so helpful  
MM phono preamplifier
For tubes  great priceHagerman Cornet III or used a Cornet II 
Amp matching for Klipsch Forte III
I have the klipsch Quartets the little brother of the Forte and drive it with a 6 watt Grommes PHI-26 
1000.00 speakers
Used Ref 3A de Capos 
What Combinations of Components Have You Put Together That Sound Good?
Decware Mini Torii with Brimar 6V6g  st tubes-4 wattsRef 3A de CaposVPI HW-19 mk iv with Shure V15VxMR cartHagerman Cornet II phono StageHad a Mc MR-71 but went to streaming radio with..Emotiva ERC-4 CDP/DACvery happy  can't blast the sound but ri... 
Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers
Not having a crossover network the De Capo instead uses Mundorf Supreme Silver Oil capacitors as a tweeter high-pass filter.  
Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers
I like my 2 way no crossover Ref 3A de Capos :) 
Best route to go for new dac?
MHDT no volume control 
$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?
Ref 3A de Capos  92db  no crossover 
“TAD” Tubes
I'm using the EL84-STR in my Grommes PHI-26, nice rich sound good highs without bloated bass. 
Reference 3a Decapo Anniversary
Bought these after researching sites like this.  Damn what an upgrade.  Scored a used pair of i's in cherry for a great price.  10 years now.  Run with my 4 watt Decware mini torii 
Recommendations on a big 3 way bookshelf - new or vintage - speakers, have stands 17" high
No 3-way but good bass mid and highsRef 3A de Capo