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what differentiates tube integrated amps?
Primaluna and Cayin are or were made in the same factory but to different specs. Primluna is a Dutch company.All the brands you mentioned are a cut above the cheap Chinese stuff. I have a Primiluna and it is a heavy well built great sounding amp. ... 
Goof High-Efficiency bookslef speakers
Second on the de caposRunning them with a 4 wpc Decware mini torii and plenty loud in a 12 x 22 open room 
Best Bookshelf speaker 1300.00 budget
De Capos used will give you what you want.I have used mine with a number of tube amp, primaluna, vista audio and now a 4 wt Decware mini torii still get the bass thump 
Budget-Friendly Interconnects?
I have had good luck with MAC my audio cablesshow up here in the auctions for a good price 
Good amp for Tekton lore s speakers?
A nice Decware mini torii has a treble shunt to back off the highs.With the Lores I would look at a couple of the Decware ampsI use a 4 watt mini with 92db De Capos in a 12 x 22 room and plenty of loud is there :) 
Wright Sound WPA 2A3 monoblocks owners manual?
search the wayback machine you can find wright sound's old website 
Speakers for EL34 amp: $1,500 - $2,000
Reference 3A de Caposgreat with tubes love it with my primaluna and el34's 
PrimaLuna ProLogue Two vs ProLogue Premium
Tomcy6 makes a good point. I had Triangle Cometes but really heard my PL2 when I got some Ref 3A de Capos. Best improvement to my system. 
I need a SET amp to match my Dude Pre.
I just heard the Grommes PHI-26 a SEP/SET el84 amp at Arizonia HiFi. Great sound it can run in pentode or triode 6 or 1.8 wpc. 
PrimaLuna ProLogue Two vs ProLogue Premium
While I agree that there are some nice USA assembled amps the Primaluna is a very nice design in Holland, great price point, built in China option. Better made than many if not most Chinese gear it has a great sound and is easier to roll tubes and... 
Turntable setup under $2000?
Good used HW19 mk iii or iv 
VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?
I had a project Xpression. nice TT but the HW-19 mk iv blew it away. Don't no about the Pro-ject RM 5.1 but VPI makes solid tables.If i was buying new i would go for the Traveler. If used an HW-19 mk iii or iv. 
How do I connect my turntable to my Macbook for re
Does the NAD have a line/tape out? if so RCA to 1/8in stereo plug to Mac, record with audacity. 
???Phono Preamp for Rega RP3 W/Elys2 ????
Look for a Hagerman Cornet. There may be one on aud circle.great tube phono pre 
Blues: Good Vinyl Recordings
Look at Fat Possum and Blind Pigs labels. good stuff.