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comments on Naim Audio
Low-key Naim Audio provokes a lot of controversy among audiophiles. They are either loved or hated by many. Based on a handful of listenings in dealer showrooms, I can say that I like Naim gear. Their CD players are wonderful, no two ways about it... 
Pass Aleph 3- Best Matched Speakers
The aleph 3 is a very neutral amp. The only downside is low power, which limits your choice of speakers. Stay away from power guzzlers like Theil, Magnepan, Martin Logan, etc. Otherwise, choose whatever speaker you like. I have heard the aleph 3 w... 
Merlin vs. Totem vs. Verity vs.????
I listened to the Forest and own the ProAcs. They are not in the same league, either in performance or cost. I don't know about the others you mention. Is the ProAc colored? Maybe. Stereophile found it's frequency response not to be very flat. Per... 
Rowland/ProAc 2.5 vs. Sonus Faber Amp/GP
Hgeifman: One more thing. Check out www.audioasylum.com. There is a poster called "hyperion" who is a Sonus Faber fanatic. Run your question by him. 
Rowland/ProAc 2.5 vs. Sonus Faber Amp/GP
Hgeifman: Buy what sounds better to you. You may also want to consider how the speakers sound with other amps. Sonus Faber isn't renowned as an amplifier manufacturer. Also, I have never seen anyone match Proac and Rowland (not that it would be a ... 
Rowland/ProAc 2.5 vs. Sonus Faber Amp/GP
Curio, have you even heard the 2.5s? There is no way that ProAc "requires" AR amps. Even ProAc frequently demoes their gear with Cary SET amps. My dealer uses Naim, but it wouldn't be my first choice. Soundstage reviewer Mark Mickelson liked Lamm ...