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Help Tannoy XT6F with Primaluna
I had used a Japanese Triode integrated 300B amplifier with a pair of Tannoy DC 8's and that sounded really really good. 
Help Tannoy XT6F with Primaluna
I had used a Japanese Triode integrated 300B amplifier with a pair of Tannoy DC 8's and that sounded really really good. 
Bricasti M1 internal temperature
Is yours running hot? 
Old Talon Hawk Monitors before Rives.
You don't really think they will " sing " do you? 
Atma-sphere S-30 with Reference 3A?
That is a nice combo. I had the Mk 60's. Really nice sound. I think you will love it. 
Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage vs Extrema
How about the Wilson Benesch ARC's. better sounding than either. Less money as well. The WB Curves are less money than both and sound better than Sonus Faber Amati. I have heard the above at a friends house when he was auditioning speakers. Shocki... 
Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage vs Extrema
What is your price range??? 
Anyone care to comment on Stone Image Audio
Never heard of them. 
What speakers are you guys driving your BAT's with
I am using the MBL's Huge sound stage. 
Anyone else evolve beyond tubes?
All my gear is solid state. Lots of slam, and dunk, and hiss sort of like bacon frying, which is like napalm in the morning as Robert Duval said. 
Looking for a SET amp to pair with MM DeCapo's
No not to bad. The ASL is pretty sterile for a tube amp. Rough around the edges, (and the center) if you will. How about the Welborne stuff?? 
Anyone else evolve beyond tubes?
I think you are de-evolving. You should listen to some high power single ended tube amps and preamps. If the amp splits the single how does it get it back together at the end??? I can't even get toothpaste back in the tube. 
BAT P5 or P10 phono preamp
Check out the Art Audio Vinyl One. Is there anything better at near the price??? 
What does "Dark Background " mean TT terminology
Sometimes black background is caused by components that don't have high resolution or don't have good microdynamics. But back to your statement about your system "sounding life like". I always ask the question is the system emotionally envolving?? 
What does "Dark Background " mean TT terminology
To me dark background is when I listen at night with the lights off. Solid state of course, as tubes tend to lighten it up. Hope that helps. just kidding!!!