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Martin Logan Summits/Cary 805's, does this work?
I would suggest posting this question on the Martin Logan owners forum.http://www.martinloganowners.comI too was considering that amp, and was assured it would not be enough power. However, as always YMMV... 
Best ICE-powered amps ?
The above is a good example of why you shouldn't carry on a conversation with the wife in the other room while trying to post at the same time...I meant to say the H2O Audio amplifiers offer a 30 day in home trial...I would also encourage anyone w... 
Best ICE-powered amps ?
I personally have found the H2o Signature Mono's to better the following (by audition)Rowland 201'sRowland 501'sBel Canto Evo (202's?)The H2o Audio has an in home audition.Anyone whom is interested in this technology, I would strongly urge to audi... 
digital amp, rowland 201,nuforce?
I think what Positive Feedback stated holds true for what I have heard from the Rowlands, Bel Canto's, etc., and obviously the H2o they reveiewed as well.What they reviewed was the "entry level" H2o Stereo for $3KThat is not the amp I own, nor the... 
digital amp, rowland 201,nuforce?
I have compared the 201's & 501's along with Bel Canto Evo 2's. I purchased an H2o Audio pair of S250 Signature Monoblocks which eclipsed the performance of the Rowland and Bel Canto's I had auditioned, and performed supior to other switching ... 
Bel Canto, Nuforce, Acoustic Reality, Channel Is.
Actually, I may stand corrected.I have not heard the Channel Islands yet, and have heard from people whom's opinion I respect they are a decent contender.Of the others you listed, I stand by my comments. Others I have auditioned prior to my H2o pu... 
Bel Canto, Nuforce, Acoustic Reality, Channel Is.
I would not recommend any of the following you have listed, under your criteria you are looking for a "warm..." natured amp. Of the ones you list none would be classified "warm" IMHO.If you are seeking the type D amplifier, you should also add to ... 
Can you recommend reasonable speaker cable
I personally have not tried this cable, however have read many whom rave about Gregg Straley's Reality cable.http://www.realitycables.com 
Last night at Chapman Audio Systems
Thanks for the info. What was the rest of the system components driving your new speakers? Also, what interconnects, speaker cable, and if any, which after market power cords. Would also be nice to know what equipment helped fuel the sonic nirvana... 
Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
Salk Sound HT3's...http://www.salksound.com/ht3.html 
amp/preamps for matin logan summits
I am using H2o Signature Monoblocks, which were designed to effectively drive the Apogee Scintillas... a monster of a speaker to drive.http://www.iceh2oaudio.comIf you are serious about a great amp that is within your price range, give Henry a cal... 
El Chupacabra Cables, silver interconnects
An X-Files fan out there manufacturing cables now? 
Anyone seen or heard new Thiel CS3.7
In fairness, I too should wait to see them in person. I did enjoy the pair of Thiel 3.6's for quite some time a good decade or so ago! Perhaps pictures don't do them justice... 
M-L Summits: Why Bi-Wire?
Yep, what Kenscollick stated is what the tech department at ML stated as well... 
Anyone seen or heard new Thiel CS3.7
Inspiration from the old "Jiffy Pop" popcorn on the drivers?One would think that look will be quite polarizing...