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new to tubes
Thanks again guys for your feedback and clarifications. Saki70 the amp is Sound Quest SQ88, my first foray into tubes. I have only listened to it for about 10 hours so far and already enjoy it. Though I am keeping my Plinius 8200 and Portal Panche... 
new to tubes
Thanks for everyones' comments.Mcpody - the manufacturer states that you can roll the KT88s EL34s and 6550s; can you explain how the PX25 and 300B fit into that equation - txs for your help 
Help with Integrated Amp Choice
Sorry that I haven't heard the speakers you are purchasing so I can't say how this would match, but if you don't want a bright sounding amp you might want to try a Plinius 8200. Mine is driving Tyler Acoustic Linbrook System 2s and Audio Analogue ... 
How would you rate these 2 Channel amps
CMK - what pre-amp are you using with the Sanders? txs 
"Great RCA interconnects under $100?"
I have found Signal Cables Silver Resolution very enjoying starts at $99 (2ft length) depending upon length you need 
Musical fidelity A5 or Dussun V8I integrated?
I use a Plinius 8200 with Linkbrook System 2 - nice match 
More power or better quality power?
For what it's worth, I had an NAD C370 which I liked, changed to a Consonnance 8200 which I felt was a step up, but a little brighter than I like, next got a Portal Panche which is a great amp - warmer, very good detail, moved that to a second sys... 
what int. amp?
Might want to see if anyone on the gon has used with Plinius (I have the 8200) or Portal Panache with your speakers - use either with my Tyler Acoustics; listen to jazz as well and fine both integrateds a good match 
Advice needed: audio package
DK, how much money are you willing to invest; may be able to get more 'current' equipment here on the gon? 
Integrated amp for Quad 22L?
If you are going ss might want to try a Portal Panche used ones have come up at $1K, and from time to time Joe Abrams at Portal Audio sells loaned out to reviewer models (bought mine that way still get full 3year warranty and Joe checks them out b... 
Integrated under 1K new/used
Chadburr, the Panche is strong across the board but especially in the mids so it would be very good with acoustic. I listen mostly to contemporary jazz which it is also very good with; the little bit of rock I listen to for my ears it is okay with... 
Integrated under 1K new/used
Panache is an excellent amp - I have not heard the Monitors - suggest you contact Joe Abrahms at Portal Audio and ask him if they are a good match. What music genre do you listen to? 
At what price do amps start to sound
for a grand used get a Portal Panche 
Integrated amp reccomendations
there's a Portal Panche for sale on the gon $950 - have one it is a fine amp , very musical from top to bottom , neutral, 100 wpc; can directly say that it is a better amp than the NAD 370 - have one in another system and like it as well but it is... 
hybrid integrateds
Marco,why replacing the Panache - in the mood to look at others and may not change it out - like it a lot like you. How do you compare the Placette and Odyssey to the Panache?txs Frank