phaelon

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price point to move to separates vs integrated
I really don’t understand why this "integrated vs. separates" thing seems to be such a conundrum. First, unless we're comparing amplifiers of similar price, of what use is it to talk about additional chassis, power supplies, transformers, etc. Cos... 
Nervous and excited
Simao: "Nervous and excited"Elizabeth: "Be prepared to be unhappy."Wow! Aren’t we quite the little harbinger of doom today.C’mon Elizabeth; excitedly soliciting opinions after a purchase is like a woman asking how she looks moments before going on... 
Dear Moderator
This isn't it?http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1365136202 
Oppo 105 or PS Audio PWD Mk2
Dsper - Reading your concerns, I think that the Oppo 105 w/ Modwright mods, as suggested by Charles, is a very strong choice. 
Lottery Winner would buy what kind of Stereo Gear
"I'd be too busy dating supermodels to worry about audio....”I’d hire Rives or some other sound guru to calibrate my room using supermodels as acoustic treatments. 
Will Push-Pull Triode amp 20-25 WPC work?
Springbok, I’m using a New Audio Frontiers Supreme 300b Special Edition to drive JM Labs Mini Utopias - very similar to Jond’s. I hope you’re able to work things out. IMO, 300b tubes in push-pull strike a really nice balance. 
Will Push-Pull Triode amp 20-25 WPC work?
At up to moderate levels, I agree with those above who advise that it should work. I use a 25W/Ch. 300b amplifier with 91db speakers in a larger room. Your Allison 4 speakers have a very benign impedance. FYI:http://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2012/... 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
"You're making that recommendation without knowing the OP's room dimensions or taste in music? There is no such think as 'one size fits all’.”I agree with you Melbguy1; and it’s not unreasonable to expect that the OP, who is about to spend a great... 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
Aprica, Like Charles1dad, I’m interested in the story behind your query - it’s unusual. Do you have coupons? :-) +1 Charles1dad’s advise: All things being equal; if it’s a coin toss; go with the speaker that gives you the widest range of amplifier... 
Is Tom Evans Audio Design out of business?
These types of threads are becoming much too commonplace.I appreciate talent as much as the next guy, but I’ve come across plenty of talented people that who have no business or even common sense. Note to talent: "Half of being smart is knowing wh... 
"Last" system puzzle piece - Tube amp option
Steven - It’s been too many years since I've heard them for me to make meaningful comparisons. BAT has a new statement amplifier called the “Rex” that might be worth consideration if you you’re concerned about power. Going the other way, an amplif... 
"Last" system puzzle piece - Tube amp option
Steve - For what it’s worth, I recall also liking the BAT tube monoblocks with the Veritys. 
"Last" system puzzle piece - Tube amp option
Steven,All of my VPA experience was at a friend’s audio dealership. When he began to represent Nagra, we hooked the VPAs up to virtually every speaker he had in stock. Besides Verity, these included Sonus Faber, JM Labs Utopia, Avantgarde, Merlin,... 
"Last" system puzzle piece - Tube amp option
The only speakers that I’ve really liked the VPAs paired with were by Verity (Fidelios and Parsifals), so you might have found the right amplifier right off the bat. 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
Jmcgrogan2,Thanks, but somebody already thought of that. :-)