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Amp for Mirage M1 Si's??
I had a pair of M3si many many moons ago and I drove them with an Adcom GFA-555 and then a Krell KSA100s with very excellent results. These are very power hungry speakers so if I was looking for an amp now, I would investigate class D ... probably... 
Using Power Conditioners/Distribu with Amplifiers
I'm using a EquiTech 2Q and my findings are consistent to the group. I plug everything into it including my amps. Everything is dead quiet, blacker ... also made a HUGE improvement to my HDTV. I have 2 dedicated 20 amp lines for my sound system an... 
Hi. I need help to choose preamp for my system.
From my experience, Sonic Frontier is a great match for Krell. Haven't auditioned the latest Krell 202 but was never a fan of Krell preamps.I had a Krell KSA100s with SF SFL 1 and SFL 2. FPB300 and FPB600 with Line 3/3SE+. Line 3 has a very low ou... 
Amps for Avantgarde
First watt is not soft to my ears and very musical. I think it's worth an audition.If you want a detail, transparent and very neutral sound, maybe you should check out ASI Liveline cables along with a new amp. Here's the 6moon review. I find the r... 
Amps for Avantgarde
Chadeffect, the sound is detail, transparent and loads of texture ... very nice! I think it will work fine with your Trios.If you want to go with tubes, I heard many positive comments on the Art Audio PX-25. One of comment is from Walter Swanbon o... 
Kudos to Audio Research
I never had problems with Krell's service when dealing with Patrick. He always reply promptly whether it was an email or phone. I had 3 different Krell amps and never a problem but cd player was another story.In a year, multiple trips for repairs ... 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
After a year auditioning different ICs, the least expensive Zu Varial won. I'm using 2 XLR ICs with SR Apex spkr cable and have no desire to change. 
Amps for Avantgarde
Chadeffect, bought a Pass First Watt F3 for the Uno's and it's an EXCELLENT match. Was using an EAR 890 and the sound was very good but a little noisy. 
Berkeley Alpha DAC vs Theta Gen VIII and stuff...
Richard_stacy, Currently I'm running my MW Transporter direct to the amp and the sound is more than acceptable until I buy a preamp. Like mtdking, I also find the sound is better through a preamp.I just received my MW Oppo BDP-83 from Dan so I nee... 
Amp suggestions to pair with eggleston
Another option is the new Bryston square series. I've heard very positive comments and they comes in different configurations. You can get mono for L and R and multi for the rest. A BIG plus is they sound great from cold and max performance only a... 
The audio research arc line- from top to bottom.
I don't understand why Audiofeil have to disclose he's a dealer when he's expressing his opinion in an audio forum? He's one voice so you can take or leave his opinion. You should trust your own ears in your purchase decisions. 
VAC Ren Mk III / Sig mkII Preamplifier with SS Amp
Thanks for your comment, Paladin. I guess noone but you use a VAC preamp with SS amp :-):-) Based on the specs and your positive experience, I think it will work fine with any tube or SS amp. 
OPPO 83 and Benchmark DAC 1
Ron, Cmalak ...It's still at MW for ~1.5 months now so can't tell you yet. I'll post a review once I get it back.Luckily he is behind ... Last wknd Dan start offering a XLR mod where he replaces the stereo RCA with XLR. All I have is XLR IC ... so... 
Stereovox XV2 vs Zu Audio Ash MK II
Kenobi,Mooglie ...On the Stereovox XV2 Ultra digital cable, I decided to get the Modwright mod for my Oppo BDP83 so canceled my order.My local ASI dealer dropped off sets of spkr, power and ic cables for me to audition. I had to postpone the audit... 
OPPO 83 and Benchmark DAC 1
I had a Benchmark DAC1 (w/PCX XLR Mod) and Oppo DV-981HD and they worked well together. All my software has been ripped to an external USB drive for years now and my primary listening is via SB due to convenience, sound quality, hi-res ... 24/96 (...