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Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably?
I had a Carver TFM-55 (iirc) that was great. I only sold it to get my McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe. 
Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably?
McCormack. I have (had) a DNA-1 Deluxe that I bought in the mid-90s, but iirc his designs pre-date that. Awesome amp which I used for 20 years but it just broke. I could do the SMc Audio gold upgrade on it for $1800 and basically get a brand new a... 
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audioconnection "The Belles Aria offers a superb match with Vandies"I am curious why Belles seems to be a well-kept secret. They have few dealers, and don't get reviewed much. The reviews I have read are excellent. It's curious. 
Best integrated from this list...
I look forward to reading the responses, jsbach1685. I have Vandy 2CEs (old, want new Signatures) and my listening room is about the size of yours. It's our new house, and I was worried they would overwhelm the room but they sound great! I am runn...