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best preamp under 4000 to match 4b sst
I had a Cary SLP98 that sounded pretty good with the 4bSST. 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
How about a Pass X1? 
Best CDP under $500?..... Used market
Cal Audio CL-15 
Tube amp with PSB Platinum T8?
I listened to the new B&W 803 diamond dome tweeter speakers. I didn't think they were all that great, especialy for the price. I also listened to Martin Logan's Summit and Vantage. They were nice but not what I wanted. I didn't listen to the P... 
Best Amps for Totem Mani-2's?
My Bryston 4bst does a great job of handling the speakers, sounds great. I also used a pair of Cary 50watt tube monoblocks that truly sounded great. I didn't get all the low end extension that I have with the Bryston, but they imaged wonderfully a... 
Recommended phono preamps?
I'd second the recommendation for the acoustech, I have one and it sounds great, built like a tank and very flexible. If you are willing to by one used there was one posted here for $650, that's a pretty great deal. 
what speakers do the best "disappearing act"??
mani-IISpica tc-60 
Is there a better deal than the AT OC-9 at 200?
Needle Doctor has the Ortofon MC25FL for $250, haven't heard it but it's on my short list of cartridges in that price range.I'm giving some serious thought to buying the OC-9, from what I understand, you want to make sure you get the OC-9 with the...