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Help - How important is the center channel Amp?
I am not saying a good center channel amplifier isn't important it is. However, what you are looking for is a competent one. The difference in sound for Home Theater between the amplifiers would be more difficult to notice while the difference in ... 
Help - How important is the center channel Amp?
I have to agree with you on principle about the rear channels.It is a good thing if you can use the same company’s products but you certainly don't have to use identical speakers for the rears. The center channel is the single most important speak... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio, How Good Are They?
The speakers will do wonders with classical music, they are very dyamic with a big soundstage and great bass.If you are in the area come on down for a private demonstration of these wonderful speakers. 
Clarification Need on Krell Kav300i and Kav 400 ix
I sold Krell for many years. Both integrated are good but not great pieces. Compaired to many dealers anemic British integrateds the Krell's offer a lot of power and punch but they are closed in and lack sophistication.Look at a Plinius 9100 they ... 
CARY SLP-05 Power Cord
I am using an Acoustic Zen Krakatoa and it sounds great with the Cary. 
watt puppy 7 / sophia?
To Kharma PoliceI have to agree with you on your WP vs Maxx assesement, If you add a really good subwoofer to the WP the diffferences grow quite small. Obviouly the taller speaker will have a bigger soundstage.Please don't think that I am anti WP ... 
Who can repair my CAL Tempest II Special Edition ?
Your best choice is to upgrade to something newer, I woundn't put money into such an old and discountinued piece.There are numerous relatively inexpensive front end out there. The Cayin CD 17t is remarkably well made and it uses tubes. 
BAT VK-51 SE or McIntosh C200?
to Sota file, Where did you get the preamp from?Please use a good power cord with the preamp it will make a huge difference. ALso put the preamp on a good isolation platform the rubber feet make it sound soft. 
watt puppy 7 / sophia?
The Usher uses far superior drivers to the WP, Kharma, or Marten. Usher is one of the largest speaker builders in the world they just have been concentrating on the Asian market for years.The new Be series uses pure Beryillium midrange and tweeter... 
Anyone else evolve beyond tubes?
I have been a tube a phile for many years, and I am a dealer for Dehavilland, Antique Sound Labs, Manley, Cayin, Cary and many others.With that said, my main reference amplifier is an Edge NL 12.1 and when that amplifier is properly setup, yes I d... 
BAT P5 or P10 phono preamp
A couple of points, I am a Manley dealer, and I can't sell one to you, but it is really terrific, both musical and flexible. The BAT VK series stuff is more dynamic with great bass control but the BAT stuff in general is a little dry. The Steelhea... 
Best subwoofer for a Wilson Puppy
Check out the Escalante Uinta. It is $5,500.00 and it is the finest subwoofer for the money on the market. The Uinta was designed by Therry Budge who was the head designer of both Wilson and Talon. The Uinta is incredibily fast and totally seemles... 
BAT VK-51 SE or McIntosh C200?
The preamp is anything but forceful, however as with anything in this industry, setup is everything! I use mine with an Acoustic Zen Krakatoa and it makes a huge difference with this preamplifier.Where did you hear the preamp and under what condit... 
watt puppy 7 / sophia?
Opps I meant to type $16,400.00 a pair! Sorry all. 
watt puppy 7 / sophia?
The WP 7 are vastly better than the Sophia's so if you have a decent amp I would get the better speakers and then upgrade the amp later.I would also strongly advise you to listen to a pair of Usher Be 20 loudspeakers which are 516,400.00 brand new...