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Sophia 2/Magico V2 versus Sasha/Magico V3
Sophia/Sasha is great if you like bloated bass. The V2 creams wilsons.and lets face it, if you want to hear what is playing, go V2. if you want to feel like you cant figure out what is wrong with your system, go wilson. 
VTL TP 2.5 vs Manley Chinook phono stage
How do you like the chinook? 
ARC VSi60 vs Ayon Spirit II/III
Please, The Ayon is superior sounding! I have had the the VSi60 in my home. (not bad btw) but Key word is sound. I have never had any issues with my Ayon Triton and the the Spirit II gets you about 90% of the Triton. Yes a Toyota is very dependabl... 
The Big Ayon Triton KT-88 Int Amp- tube rolling?
stay withe the Genalex KT88. I switched out the 12au7's with old Phillips from Upscale Audio. Got a little more bass and female vocals were a tad better too. 
Opinions on the Nola Contender please
Hi Kiwi,I replaced my Focal Scala Utopia. I did not want to sell them but the size of my music room is now smaller thanks to our new economy. They were tough shoes to fill. The Nola Contender IMHO is going to be very tough to beat. I cant wait for... 
Opinions on the Nola Contender please
I was traveling las week. I stopped in a store to listen to the Nola Contenders. All I can say is I was blown away. Are you kidding? A $3400.00 speaker that sounds like this? I bought them. I have been looking for a smaller type floorstanding spea... 
Rogue vs ARC
The best amp for the money is the Rogue M-180's. Awesome. Ref 110? wheres the bass? I will take the M-180 over the Ref 110 any day.The Rogue M-180 is the GIANT KILLER!Look out al you $10-$20k amps. 
Rogue vs ARC
I have had both. The Rogue M-180's and the ARC 110. The ARC does not even come close. The bass is so much more there on the Rogues. The Ref 110..what bass..? it has none! For $5500 retail the Rogue M180's are VERY hard to beat. Even against my Lam... 
SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move?
I hope I am not to late to jump on this thread. After owning tons, I mean tons of amps, I just purchased a VAC 300.1. All I can say is I have finally found hat I was looking for. I get plenty of bass slam with the glory of tubes but no darkness. I... 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
Hands down, Scala is the winner! 
BAT at CES?
Dgarretson ,timeless is cool. but again with the same timeless look? It is just tired looking. Why have to settle for SS? From what we are reading, it sounds like the new Rex amps sound killer. My friend who is a BAT dealer confirmed this as well ... 
BAT at CES?
Victor, we all recognize costs as a driver in todays world, but creating until implemented is always free with the exception of time..People will always pay more for something that looks great(i.e. Boulder,looks better than it sounds) I will assum... 
BAT at CES?
As a BAT owner, this is a bummer,sounds great but not great looking.Please Victor, can we leave Sputnik in the past and create a slick looking tube amp?? Rehash for 30k is just insulting. 
wadia 521 vs wadia 27ix
I OWN THE 27IX. I HAVE HEARD THE 521. THE 27IX IS SUPERIOR.THE 27IX SAMPLE RATE IS ALMOST DOUBLE THE 521.