alazurajim

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Is Solid State Preamp and Tube Amp A Good Combo?
I agree with all said by the so far majority here. I will add ss to tube ... less fuzz on the peach ... more dynamics. But as one said it is all in the the total of the entire system ... down to wire matching for sound and .... of course somewhat ... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio vs VSA VR4jr
Having some experience with both of these speakers ... my opinion is that the AZ sounds more transparent but also somewhat thinner/ cooler. VR warmer, fuller. Between the two with PS gear ... I would go VR. Some where in the middle of these two ..... 
A $2,500 system - what do you think?
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Aragon 4004mkII OR Adcom GFA 555 II
The Aragon is definately the better of the two; actually as bigger powetred amps go ... a great amp at used prices. More resolution, finesse, and .... more transparent for the buck. 
Thinking outside the bean
Boa2, Loved it. Can't resist. My tip; Cut your Elrod in to two or more pieces ... install as battery cables on your car. My experience ... approximately an 85 horsepower gain with smoother; quieter acceleration and 7.56 more miles per gallon. Than... 
Speaker Cable Suggestions Dali Helicon 400
Dali is coming out with their own cable line within days, certain models will be within your price range, if interested you can contact me. Good luck. Regards, Jim 
is it me or sacd.
Flacre, You have good ears and obvious experience in recogonizing what is really closer to the real thing. Ahmen to you sir for knowing and having the go-nads to state so ....definately going agaainst the grain. For my nickels worth .... it is not... 
Nordost Black Knight
Phase, Excellent choice in anywhere up to $150.00 or so price range. Will show a fairly neutral and very well balanced perspective in most systems it will be typically be placed in. It is not really super filtered or rolled off at the top ... so t... 
Amp question... Forte 4a or B&K ST140
R, I don't usually get involved in the opinion thing ... but ... if you can find a really nice Forte 4a ... I would go for it. Really nice resolution with a musical flow, sweet and smooth. Very , very balanced. A combination that many; if not most...