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Tube Mono-Block Recommendation
Dragon_vibe, you've made a great choice. Ralph is in a class by himself. 
Tube Mono-Block Recommendation
Dragon_vibe, you've made a great choice. Ralph is in a class by himself. 
Anthonyn Cordesman on Edward Snowden
I'm reminded of Dr Johnson's remark that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel," not to mention General Washington's: "I can hear the charming sound of bullets." 
need advice on odyssey sunfire system
If your budget can bear it, consider the Odyssey momoblocks. Made a huge difference to my system. 
Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement?
Another way of viewing the problem: your new amp may be "showing" you that your speakers weren't optimally to begin with.As Philjolet rightly points out, this is part of the fun! 
What is a better route, tube or SS preamp?
Speaking of geniuses, my first preamp a short 25 years ago was the Modjeski Music Reference RM-5. Still a great bargain and a great preamp with a good MM phono stage. 
Conrad johson versus lamm
Have you had problems with clipping, or does it just "seem" like a logical change? I've owned the Lamm pair and used them to drive Dynaudio Evidence Temptations and never felt that they gave out of steam. But I'm not a headbanger. 
Whats my weak link?
With disrespect, I think your weak link is the fact that you don't have a plan. Take some time to define the characteristics of your ideal music machine, then investigate components within your budget that have a high probability, working together... 
Whats my weak link?
With disrespect, I think your weak link is the fact that you don't have a plan. Take some time to define the characteristics of your ideal music machine, then investigate components within your budget that have a high probability, working together... 
Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3
You don't mention the tonearm you're using, so advice is provisional. Having owned the original Aries with an upgraded JWM 9 Signature arm and having heard the Classic 3, I don't think there's any comparison. You're comparing a good turntable with... 
Great guys to deal with in the audio industry
Ralph Karsten -- Atma-SphereRoger Modjeski -- Music ReferenceBobby Palkovic -- MerlinJim Smith -- former AvantGarde importerFrank Betz -- Soundex (RIP) 
Best interconnect for PS Audio PWT and PWD?
Thanks, Sabai. 
Best interconnect for PS Audio PWT and PWD?
Thanks to both of you. 
Coincident Frankenstein SET and Avantgarde
Several years ago I ran Avantgard Duos and Trios with the Lamm ML2s, and it was a match made in heaven. 
Speaker suggestion for Lamm ML2.1 amps
Glorious with my AvantGarde Trios