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New system/room, upgrade amp or preamp first?
Test, Test, Test 
Best A'gon System
Albert Porter's system, there is no contest. I've seen it, touched it, heard it. GREATNESS. 
"Paper Airplane"
Blkadr, I rarely post here anymore but lurk on occasion. However, I wanted to take the time to stop in @ audiogon, and thank you for your comments about the beautiful song, "Get Me Through December" (with fiddler Natalie MacMaster). I had never he... 
What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008
Ryan Adams "Cardinology"...on vinyl (own the CD and LP...the LP has much better sonics). His writing is phenomenal. Stay sober, RDA! 
Will you check this out
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 
Wilson Audio Sophia II questions from Norway
I support Mr. Jfrech. I believe he gave you much more well rounded advice regarding the Wilson Sophia Series II. As he mentioned, be sure to pay close attention to the Wilson audio setup procedure to get the best to offer from these speakers.Best ... 
Any info on the new Audio Research VS115 tube amp?
Basile, my experience is similar to yours. I have not had time to listen much due to family and work responsibilities. However, when the system is turned on, magic appears and everyone stops to listen. In my mind, when busy people stop what they a... 
Wilson Sophia2s demand better than AYRE V5xe, so..
I am a Sophia Series 2 owner, and have used a myriad of power amps (ss/tubes) with these speakers including the VTL MB-450 sigs (tubes)...not reliable, unfortuately. As a result, I would never demo these ever again.Nothing has compared to the perf... 
Audio Research REF-110 vs. HD-220
Oregonpapa,I encourage you to conduct your own auditions. I am fortunate to have a dealer who has all available for audition, and I was impressed with the full range of Audio Research products including the Ref line, the HD 220, the VS-115. In my ... 
Roger Waters Amused to Death LP what is it worth$
Albert, I've got a beautiful copy of the same version that you own, paid quite a pretty penny for it a year or so ago (sealed, UK dealer), and would be willing to part with it for the right price. Don't you need at least 3 copies of this LP (Roger... 
Proac D38, Wilson Sophia II, Avalon Ascendant???
Chetiar, I am probably too late here but wanted to offer you the opinion of someone who has owned speakers from each manufacturer mentioned (ProAc and Wilson Audio). In our primary listening suite, I previously used ProAc Signature 50 Monitors (an... 
Audio Research SP16 annoying volume control
An ARC amp will not likely resolve this problem, as others have told you. I had the same problem with an ARC LS25MKII preamp with two different ARC solid state power amps (150.2 & 300.2). It was resolved when I purchased the newer ARC LS26 pre... 
A Big Thank you, to Albert Porter...from My Mother
This was my first time to poke my head back in and I wanted to thank all of you for your kind comments. Stiltskin (Mark) -- I am going to purchase my mother a small, compact bookshelf all-in-one system (her request) which will include a CD player ... 
A Big Thank you, to Albert Porter...from My Mother
Albert -- thank you for your kind comments. I do not remember John Kreis but a picture might juggle the memory. I do remember that you and John called me one day to tell me that some of the Rolling Stones were in the shop. The accelerator on my Fo... 
Audio Research Ref210 vs Ref300 vs VTM200
I am a relative new owner of the Audio Research VS115 power amp. Very young out of the box, it is an amazing amp. More to come as it breaks in...Thanks to Audio Concepts in Dallas (Gary Smith) and Dave Mitchell for their input as I evaluated this ...