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Best amps for MBL101e's?
CAT amplifiers proven to be excellent match with MBL. 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
No, I am Boris. 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Ctsooner, BTW you also invited. 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Good idea, Peter. Will be glad to meet you in Basking Ridge - I sent you email. 
Metal-base and non metal-base 5AR4/GZ34?
I just can tell that when I had Carry SLP-05 and replaced original rectifier with Philips Miniwatt GZ34/5AR4 metal base nos 1957 I could not believe the difference it made. Yes, it was expensive move, but with great result. 
Esoteric UX 3 Universal Player
Have it for 3 years and not going to upgrade - great player. I use it for audio only. 
Cary SLP05 vs. Audio Research LS-26
I had a SLP-05 for almost 2 years I choose it over ARC because ARC sounds too analytical and dry for me. SLP is a great preamp, it has typical Cary house sound - warm, tubish, romantic, not to expense of detail - after replacing stock tubes with s... 
Moving on after van den hul
George, do you think Triplanar match with Colibry?Thank you. 
Brinkmann Bardo
Question for Wjsamx - what was tonarm and cartrige on Bardo and Artemis during the demo?Thank you. 
Brinkmann Bardo
Audiofeil,Could you compare Bardo with Oasis?Thank you. 
pre amps with HT bypass
I think Cary SLP-05 is one of the best preamp with HT bypass. 
Best Multi channel amp under $2,000 used or new
Your best bet is EAD power master 1000 I see currently on sale in Audiogon. I have it for 5ch and 2ch - exelent amp. 
Ia a good amp more important than a good DAC?
I am not familiar with these components, but I believe that all components in the system should match. I already went thru this when I tried to pair great preamp Cary SLP-05 with OPPO as a source (even highly modified), and the result - all the ti... 
I need help on Cary SLP-05 tube roll ...
I replaced stock rectifire tube with Philips Miniwatt metal base - very expensive, but the result is great improvement in all aspects. 
I need help on Cary SLP-05 tube roll ...
I got very good result replacing stock tubs with Popes for input buffers. I run my SLP-05 unbalanced.But most significant improvement I got replacing rectifier tube.Good luck.