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Does Wadia need supratek ?
Wadia works best balanced, so would mate to a balanced preamp if you decide to use one. (Syrah isn't truly balanced) 
Jeff Rowland Concentra VS Krell KAV300i???????
Warren,SFs can use a more aggressive sounding amp in my experience. The Krell 400i is probably a better bet true.I still don't think the more laid back Concentra is a good match (and i owned one, so not prejudiced towards JRDG) 
Jeff Rowland Concentra VS Krell KAV300i???????
I wouldn't match Rowland with SF. Krell's a better match. In fact, Franco uses Krell monos... 
Not happy with Krell SACD
I would love to see a journal of 500 hours of listening/breakin.I'm sorry--if I spent 4k, it better sound good out of the box. It may get better, but if it doesn't sound good now, don't keep it.The Cary 306/200 uses the same transport as the Krell... 
wilson watt puppy 7 and krell 400cx...which preamp
would defintiely go with tubed preamp.ARC, VTL, BAT, etc.CAT also goes well in that system... 
integrated amp that matches well w/ Soliloquy 5.3s
Cary SLI80 integrated is the perfect match. 
Kill Bill Soundtrack
The soundtrack is sold out in many stores out here in LA. I asked, and one guy said sold out in 1 day.Amazing...but great soundtrack. Agree that I wish it were longer.And Zamfir the pan flute guy is on it! Such a Tarantino type move... 
Need suggestions for a new amp 200Wpc
After_hrs:Which 10k amps have you compared them too? Please enlighten us. 
Amplifier for Kharma CRM 3.2F
Tenor is the way if you got the scratch. 
Pass Labs X350 versus Plinius SA250IV
With Dyns, Krell or Plinius are more typical combos. I think the Dyns need a bit of excitement, so would vote for Krell. However, i would also use a tubed pre, such as the Hovland. 
Shunayta Diamondback powercord
I just received one, but haven't had extensive time with it. Bought it for my active speakers (and need another one first).Tried it vs. my Python on my Wadia 861 and much preferred the Python.KeithR 
Pass X-series & Talon users, cable help please
I have frends with Talons, and they love the Supras and Acoustic Zens over the Cardas... 
Proac 3.8 or Sonus Faber Cremona
I've heard ProAc 2.5s and Future .5s sound wonderful with Rowland. I would take the ProAcs based on synergy...the SFs really prefer tubesBTW, there is a new ProAc D38 being released you may want to wait for... 
Best new/demo/used value for $7.5K range
I disagree with Ritteri and find the Sophias much more musical than the Revels (maybe just a 1st order vs 4th order thing). They also don't require a mega amp making cost savings a big issue. Give them a 50 watt tube amp and be prepared for great ... 
Need suggestions for a new amp 200Wpc
Krell FPB 400cx or Plinius SA250 with the big Danes...I would probably lean towards Krell