mitch44b5a5

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Integrated tube amplifier - finest ?
I am also looking at high end integrated amplifiers for purchase. I am looking for comparisons between tube and transistor amplifiers in the $2000-5000 range, particularly the Plinius 8150, the Bow Wazoo, Classe etc. I would like phono but no abso... 
Magnepan or Martin Logan
Just purchased Maggie 3.6 about one month ago, still breaking them in. Both are about as good as you can get at this price range and both can be difficult to drive. I have listened to most of the Martin Logans near this price range and I don't get... 
Need advice on amplifier upgrade
I highly recommend the Arcam line of British integrated amps. I recently bought the Arcam 10 integrated (the top of the line) after having tube equipment for the last 7-8 years. I find the amp to be surprisingly devoid of transistor harshness that... 
'planar' vs. 'boxes'
I've had some experience with both dynamic and planar speakers (Vandersteens 2CE, Alons II vs Quad ESL and my recently purchased Maggie 3.6) I tell folks that once you have listened to planars, it is difficult to go back to boxes, no matter how go...