level8skier

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Retailer in Austin, TX
I agree with the recommendation of Brian Kurtz. A great guy, very knowledgeable, will recommend what's best for you not necessarily what's most expensive. 
Magico V2 / Dynaudio C4
Mission, what are the dimensions of your listening room? Just curious about your experience with the C4s. 
Does anyone use Simaudio Pre with Krell amps?
Couldn't edit my previous, but I think a lot of people with Sim or Krell use tubes rather than more solid state with their systems. So if you like the Krell, maybe consider ARC or CJ? 
Does anyone use Simaudio Pre with Krell amps?
I think there's a synergy within the Sim family, so if you get a P-8, I'd recommend getting a W-7 or W-8 as well. I"ve used the I-7 and still use the W-7. 
Looking for Integrated Amp for Dynaudio 1.3 MkII's
I owned these speakers for some time before moving up in the Dyn product line, and depending on your room size and preferred listening volume, your NAD should be fine. Jaxwired is correct in that these speakers do not have the brighter treble some... 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
How can you tell whether an amp has high current? And, pardon my ignorance, but what's the difference between currents and watts? 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
How would someone know if they were "running out at current power usage"? Is there an easy way you can tell that an amplifier is not powerful enough for your speakers? Or does that just manifest in "bad" sound? 
Sonus Faber Amati Futura
Alan Sircom just wrote a very favorable review in Hi Fi+.I drove to SSI in Montreal last month to hear them, and they were very disappointing. It was hard to tell whether the terrible sound was caused by the room, the electronics, or the speakers,... 
dynuaudio c-1s in a small 10x12 room?/amppower?
I agree with Amater -- you don't need a big room for these speakers. The C1s will sound best when placed away from side and back walls, but so will every other ported speaker. And yet most people seem to put their speakers right against the wall b... 
Suggestions please: upgrade from Dynaudio S1.4
I own C1s and love them, having upgraded within the Dyn family (last speakers were Special 25s). IMO, the C1 is a very special speaker, especially at the price. If you can afford them, buy them. Try them without a sub, you may be perfectly happy. ... 
Review: Dynaudio Confidence C1 Monitor
I agree with all of the above points, having owned many different pairs of Dynaudio speakers. The two best Dyn speakers I have ever heard are the C1s and the Temptations (which would never fit in my listening room). I would love to have full-range... 
$20k top, full range speakers?
I've heard the Elipsa speakers at several different shows, and they always sound great no matter the electronics. Very involving, a slightly "warmer" presentation than the Dynaudio speakers I have always owned (C1s currently). I've been told that ... 
$20k top, full range speakers?
I think the Amatis would be great, if you're going to buy used. If you're looking for new speakers with a warranty, the Elipsas are on sale now for $15,800 in the US. 
New 2011 Sonus Faber Speakers?
I'm intrigued by the aluminum top and base plates connected by the rod. Maybe SF can do what Magico is doing, but using some wood to warm the sound. Maybe it will even be better.I'll find out at SSI when I hear the Futuras. 
New 2011 Sonus Faber Speakers?
I think the next model will be Guaraneri Futura, but I'm not sure. Very curious though.