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harrylavo

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Are there any $1500 tube preamps that that can compare with Tubes4hifi's SP14?
The Audible Illusions Modulus 3a as an upgrade to your own 2 might do the the trick.  I've heard it in a good system driving a tube amp (Musical Reference?) and the imaging was to die for.  Of course, the owner knew his stuff and had the system we... 
Old Amp vs. New Amp
I use Outlaw Audio M200 monoblocks in my five channel system, driving Thiel 3.5's and 2 2's.  These are Class A/AB at lower power levels and switch to Class D above 85watts on up to 200wpc (8 ohm)  or 300wpc (4 ohm).  Their current model is the M2... 
Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers
Outlaw M200 or M2200 monoblocks are excellent and relatively inexpensive.  You'll be hard-pressed to find better transistorized amps for under $1k.  At 200-300 wpc they are all the power your Maggies need and want, they are quite transparent, and ...