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RE: More Confused Every Day

Posted by Uncle Mike on January 9, 2017 at 15:17:12:
Your a DIY guy. Find some Dynaco gear ST70, MKiv monos or ST35 needing an update (or get one of Bob Latino's kits). The cost of entry is low and there are many support paths to follow. I recommend you stay away from the PAS 2/3 preamps, you can get better.
Also look into an EL84/7189 integrated such as Scott, Sherwood or Harman Kardon.
For speakers I would recommend a Klipsch Forte or it's little brother the Quartet. Efficient, not much power needed and tuned to tube gear and not small but a moderate size speaker that will serve well.
The Dynaco MKiv monos with the Klipsch Quartets combo I have in a second system, works nicely