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Speakers to hang on to for LIFE I agree with Muralman1. Certainly improvements in loudspeaker performance can/does occur over time. The appreciation and accumulation of audio components is relative and individual. . .	719
Personal amp evolution Marantz receiver mid '70's, Bryston 2B a short time later and Hafler 9180 ever since 1995. I regret ever letting go of the Marantz. At that time in audio history Marantz owned a . . .	646
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? I bought a Hafler 9180 new in 1995. 105W @ 8 ohms and 150W @ 4. I drive Thiel CS 2's. The Hafler IS musical thoughout the range from bass to hi's. Never had one problem with the . . .	493
Designer Hall of Fame Yes include David Hafler in the Designer Hall of Fame. He was an early pioneer in his own right. Price points for his products were within the budgets of more people. David wanted . . .	273
Classe move to China Obviously done for the purpose of increasing the profit margin. I am guessing these economic times have reduced sales of many high end audio products. Classe will signficantly . . .	259
Amp more important than speakers? Stickman451 says it all	105
Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? 2 old "low end hifi" SS amps chugging along: 1. a Hitachi receiver SR 2000, circa 1981, 70 W per channel continuous, inherited from my now deceased mother-in-law, has . . .	94
Emotiva amplifiers review/experience? Emotiva might be worth a try. You do get a lot for the buck. Take your time, think it through, gather information. Read current owner/user reviews. Take reviews from "golden . . .	89
Class D amps No, didn't come out of a "coma." I am new to audigon. I have only seen brief mention of Class D amps but never did any lengthy research	82
Which SS amps sound like a tube amp? You're getting a lot of useful feedback here. I've heard tube amps but only owned solid state, a bipolar and a mosfet. Honestly, I didn't hear similarities. If I were on this hunt . . .	64
How Do You Pronounce Thiel? This is not post worthy. This person needs to go elsewhere and waste time	42
Are Rotel amps and preamps any good? I purchased a Rotel 971 preamp many years ago. It has performed flawlessly. Never one problem. I hear nothing from it causing me to initiate pursuing replacement. It is paired with. . .	42
Mosfet mist? Sounds like the name for a pop wine beverage. It's mythological. I used to own a bipolar amp from Bryston and have been running a JEFT/MOSFET amp from Hafler for no less than 16 . . .	39
How good is Emotiva 2 channel gear?? I was recently interested in learning more about the XPA 2 amp. I emailed the Emotiva techs wanting ALL the specs. I fully understand knwoing all the specs does not define the . . .	32
Why does Cary Audio keep discontinuing good amps? I agree with Minorl. "New and Improved" has worked for numerous product lines from all manner of companies for decades. It is a way of manipulating consumer perception . . .	32
Give up on Thiel 3.6 or try another amp again ? Ckoffend and Warnerwh have very valid points justifying careful consideration. Thiels are revealing not only of all electronics and cabling "upstream" but of program . . .	31
Can "Digital" damage my gear? Highly unlikely. Listening only to vinyl might be one step in the right direction. Correct: the gurus of internet sabotage via hacking are always at work	23
Affordable electronics to suit Thiel 3.5 speakers Looks like you are getting a range of good advice/opinions. I have enjoyed my Thiel CS 2's since 1987. I don't know how they compare to CS 3.5's, but I agree with Stringreen. You . . .	18
Expensive amp or cheap classdaudio? Thanks to all who have posted responses. I didn't start the thread. Just thanking all of you who successfully got me interested in further research on this subject! A bit of audio . . .	11
Bryston sound 'neutral' ???? I agree with Rcrerar's note. I coudn't have said it better. I once owned an older Bryston 2B. It's reproduction was as Rcrerar said but lacking in enough power for strong bass . . .	11
B&K Amp repairs I live in Portland as well! Did your service tech try calling ATI direct? Looks like ATI moved B and K production to the same SoCal facility producing the ATI lines of audio . . .	4
Vincent audio hybrid amps Thanks Tpreaves. I read the AS review. On balance the review seemed pretty objective. I would have liked a bit more in depth, but it is a decent place to start. I am going to see . . .	3
Any love for the Heathkit AA-1600 power amp? The pleasure you derive from your vintage Heathkit proves my longstanding point that one does not have to spend mega bucks unless one wants to and has that kinda cash, to get very . . .	2