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Repair of Classe products
Check w/B&W New England out of Reading Massachusetts. 
Are HT speakers best for primary audio listening or not?
I have Aerial speakers for surround and music. Excellent for both formats. 
Maybe tube preamp
My local dealer has listed a CJ PV-10/wphono for $699. 
Thiel Owners
Went to the new Thiel web site and they are now only offering 2 speakers. The Aurora Tour $599 and the Aurora Home $899. Nothing else on the Shop section. The Mark Mason designs are no longer listed. 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
My dealer Audio Video Therapy in Nashua NH carries Luxman. In fact the Luxman rep was at the store a week ago at the store's annual fall audio show. Best sound at the show. One piece of info about Luxman their entire line is now made in Japan. The... 
Bryston or Pass Labs
I have a CJ ET-3 SE hooked up to a Bryston 2.5 SST2 and it makes an excellent combo. Plenty of detail and no harshness. 
Aerial 10T Mk2 - Suitable Amplifier?
Parasound A21 minimum. If you can find used a McIntosh MC-352 would be perfect. 
Has CJ dropped the Classic 2 preamp??
Maybe a Classic -3 and an ET-4 on the way?? 
Primaluna Prologue vs. Dialogue
The Prima Luna Dialogue is a very versatile amp. It allows you to use EL-34's, KT-88's and KT-120's. You also get a choice of triode and ultra-linear modes. W/the auto biasing it's a snap to change tubes. Great build and allows you to configure th... 
Has CJ dropped the Classic 2 preamp??
No doubt but that makes the ET3 the budget pre amp. Maybe sales didn't warrant making them. Audio Research went the same way by scrapping the SP line. Their least expensive pre amp is around 6-7K 
How important is component “aesthetics” to you?
If it produces great music then I'm happy. I had a Audio Research SP-16 for a number of years. Not very attractive but the sound was top notch. 
Is this an ugly speaker? TAS cover 10/2017
Strictly made for a private room where the Wife is not allowed to enter. One thing I'd like to hear "Honey could you move the speakers I have to vacuum". 
conrad johnson preamps
I used Harrison attenuator's from Parts Express about $25. Worked very well. 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Prima Luna Prologue Premium Stereo Amp $2199 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium Preamplifier. DESTROYS SPEAKERS!!
almarg Exactly. The great artistic works of China go toe to toe w/anything built in the west.