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Classe vs Levinson for B&W / Delta vs CT amps
For what it's worth, John Atkinson of Stereophile just reviewed the Classe 600 watt monoblocks and gave them his highest rating. I totally agree as I thought they were fluid, dynamic, and had the spatial quality that few amps posses. Specially at ... 
Interested in Focal Scala Utopias
But then again, there is the price of the Maestro Utopias to consider. 
Interested in Focal Scala Utopias
I had side by side demo'ed the Wilson Sashas and Scala Utopias and definitely don't believe it would be a lateral move. I strongly believe IMHO that the Scala Utopia is an improvement in every sense. I guess for you, even the aesthetics are improv... 
Interested in Focal Scala Utopias
The Scala definitely has more mid bass. I just demo'ed both speakers head-to-head. Reading this thread and my in home experience, I spiked the Focals and played with the Sashas positioning at length. It took a solid 2 days to get the Sashas to kin... 
Meridian G68 or G61R
Jose, how do you compare the Lexicon in your system with the new Meridian G68 you bought? Which version of the G68 did you get and how did you like the setup process? Thanks. Phil 
Burmester 069
Burmester period. I have owned Wadia and had tried the various mods. To compare the 069 to anything else is a joke. The 069 supremecy is absolute for me. Then again, I can only speak for my ears and my taste. To each their own. 
Thinking of changing from Burmester B100's??
I love th speakers but it is just a change for the sake of change. I guess the car analogy does apply here. It is defintely not the finish as they look amazing in my room. 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
My Scalas are in-bound. Got an amazing deal and I can't wait to break them into my study. 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
I am definitely going with the Scalas. Even though they are a bit more expensive, they are better in every way. One point that bears mentioning is that the placement of the Sashas had to be several feet into the room and needed hours of tinkering ... 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
I had to chime in on this thread as I have just wrapped up an eight day in-home demo of the Sasha against the Scalas. I have to ask Dfw, what electronics were you playing the Scalas on?? I played them on all three sets of my electronics and they n... 
Esoteric PS-0, Metronome Kalista, Burmester 969 ?
Burmester 
Usher 718 BE's vs Focal 1007 BE's
I listened to the Ushers and was quite impressed but I think that Focals are far better in dynamics and accuracy. I would opt for the Diablo Utopias but the 1007's are a phenomenal second option. 
MBL 6010D vs Halcro DM10 vs Burmester 808 mkV
When I had my DM10, I thought it was one of the best phono sections available. As others know from me on A-gon, i am a huge Burmester fan and their fluid sound. 
Burmester and MBL
System compatability is the key, for sure. SmoothJazz's system running with Kharma speakers are a far cry from the type of full-range speakers that I run as well as most other buyers of Burmester/MBL choose to run. The velvety sound is great but a... 
Focal Grande Utopia III EM's
I think that I might hold on to them for know until I find a streamlined option for getting the finish I want. The other paths create too much of quality control and time investment to make sure that the EM's don't get damaged or get mishandled.