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meng el84 integrtated amp FM antenna location
What is the model of the tuner? It doesnt have a manual defeat?Off hand the best you could do is get a directional antenna 
Song covers that are better than the originals
Devo's Jumping Jack Flash 
Supratek or Rogue?
Haven't heard either but on looks alone the Supratek looks sweet. 
Audiophile grade power cord with flat plug?
Flat or 90 degree? 
Budget speaker $600 or under recommendations
Reynaud twins 
12ax7 12AU7 EL34 / KT 88/ 6550 upgrades for PL2
I use mullards for the 12ax and rca cleartops for the 12au tubes and new sensor mullard EL34's for the output tubes. 
Music Hall CD25.2 v NAD 545 or even Rotel 1072
One issue i have had with the MH 25.2CD is the cd drawer is sticky and doesnt close all the way at times.love the sound 
First tube integrated amp
Primaluna and Cayin are made in the same factory but by different companies and with different design and parts. 
First tube integrated amp
Used for under 1K the Primaluna PL2 is a good deal. I have had one for 3 years i bought used here and love it. Easy to use, great sound, responds to tube rolling, appears to hold its value.But think about what speakers you will use before the amp.... 
tube phono stage upgrade
Cornet II with upgrades one on here now 
tube or ss tuner
I do love my Mcintosh MR-67. Even without a rehab it sounds great can listen to radio for hours. 
Turntable digital signal converter
Look at Maudio products 
im searching for a budget 2 channel setup
Consider tubes if you are going to use an Ipod. I think you will find the sound much richer. 
Best TT and cartridge combo used under $1500?
I'm not sure when the last HW-19 was produced. They still have parts.I picked the HW-19 because it was a very good value for the price. It was a simple suspended design which could be tweaked and I could fix anything that went wrong on it.The one ... 
Best TT and cartridge combo used under $1500?
it gives you money to spare to buy a Seduction or Cornet II phono stage :)