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Comments on the Audion Black Shadow 845?
Can someone comment how the Black Shadow's sound compares to the 845 models of Melody? 
Zu Soul Superfly
Nhocti, can you please say something about your impressionsm, particularly in comparison to the AN211? From what I remember Melody has/had an 845 amp called MN845, but that seems to be a different animal?I understand that the AN211 and the AN845 r... 
Zu Soul Superfly
Has anyone perhaps heard or tried the Melody AN211 bigger brother, the AN845? 
Zu Soul Superfly
Thanks for the hint. I will check them out. I am in Germany, so not too far away, at least by US standards 
Zu Soul Superfly
Thank you for your input. I agree there are quite a few good 45, 2A3 and of course 300 B SET amps in the 2-8 Watts range but I am not certain this will be sufficient power for my needs. I will get an Audion Silver Night 300B in my room in the near... 
Zu Soul Superfly
I am currently listening to Soul Superflys but saving for Def. 4 as my "final"speakers.In the meantime I am thinking about upgrading my amp as well which is currently a RWA Sig. 30.2. (pre is Modwright 9.0 SWLP). I am generally quite happy with it... 
Zu Soul Superfly
Has anyone by chance tried the Soul with Modwright KWA 100/150 amps? Would that possibly be a good match? 
Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ?
I read that in the meantime there is already a 2nd generation version of the Talea. Can someone please explain the improvements of this version as compared to the "old" one? 
Zu Druid upgrade kit
Hass perhaps soemone tried the Druids with 845 SET amps like the DeHavilland G845 or KT88 amps? Would that be a good fit?Christian 
Zu Druid upgrade kit
Thank you, that has been very helpful. May I ask which amp you are running on the Essence (and have used on the Druid)? 
Top turntables?
Could anyone possibly chime in on how the Raven compares to turntables from Galibier or Redpoint at the same price point?And as a general question, how would you typically distribute a given amount, say, 12K, between turntable/arm/cartridge, any w...