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Sonus Faber Guarneri with SET amplifier -possible?
I listen to the Guarneri's with a Unison Research Preludio 14 watt tube and they sound beautiful with individual piano , violin or guitar music.   I then switch over to a Devialet 1000 watt SS for everything else.  The 1000pro has complete control... 
Review Audioquest Redwood bi-wire loudsp. cable
I have just purchased a pair of redwoods.  I auditioned them against valhalla2.   My system is the closest to a live performance that it has ever been.  Whether I listen with a 14 watt unison research tube amp or a 1000watt devialet, these cables ... 
GRAAF GM50b KT88z or KT120 Cryo
I have a Graaf gm50b with kt120's.it drives a pair of bookshelf totem model one's 87 sensitivity.Do you think I could try using it in triode/no feedback.Is this an easy modification to do? 
Contact info for Kenneth Lau please . . .
I just received a new power supply from Kenneth lau for my aurender x100l.  Wow.  This is spectacular.  I always new that a power supply would improve sound.   This power supply added excellent bass control, clearer overall sound.   The aurender h... 
AMR DP-777, what am I missing ?
I believe the SE upgrade is around 1500$. I did not upgrade my unit. I purchased a SE unit. The SE is an impressive unit. 
AMR DP-777, what am I missing ?
I forgot to mention that I am using a amr dp777se version. Most musical DAC I have heard. The 100% pure silver usb audioquest diamond makes a big difference. The aurender x100 is also a top quality streamer.I still prefer my gyro se turntable with... 
AMR DP-777, what am I missing ?
Hi, I have a Aurender x100L with an audioquest diamond usb cable.Sounds very very close to vinyl. The Beauty is that it is so practical. At 192 it's so musical and with tidal it is just easy smooth audiophile listening to unlimited amount of music... 
preamp for ARC 210 monos
I run them in a 5.1 home theater systemAmati homageARC 210'sKrell S1000B&w all aroundAnthem ampShunyata cablesMusic, movies sound amazingThe krell sounds very clean and neutral, bluray is incredible. 
Please, help me choose speakers for my Graaf GM200
I listen to a gm200 + 13.5b with SF Cremonas and they sound beautiful.I also enjoy the gm200 with SF Guarneri's. The cremonas have more bass and have become my preferred match for the gm200.I tryed my amati's with the gm200 but i prefer a pair of ... 
Center Channel options for Sonus Faber Homage L&R
I have a pair of Amati Anniversario's with Guarneri's as rear channels with a Rel Stentor 3 sub. They are powered by ARC reference 210watts monobloks and ARC ref 110watt stereo for the Guarneri's. I use a Krell s1000 as processor. For the moment I... 
Tube amp for Avalon Eidolon ?
Considering that your musical preference is jazz, some classical and some rock. I believe that the Graaf GM200 (200 watts otl ocl tube amp) this is a very refined italian amp which sounds exquisite with jazz and classical, also pretty nice with ro... 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
After many months of auditioning amps for the Guarneri's I have found the most incredible sounding amp for these wonderful speakers. It is the Graaf GM200, output transformerless and output capacitorless. 32 tubes on the output stage and eight tub... 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
I tested YBA 1, YBA integrated, AR VSi55, Copland, Shanling stp80, unison s2, unison unico i and others.The best sounding system I found was the Graaf 13.5B II tube preamp with Graaf GM20 otl ocl (a little expensive, but worth it), this system is ... 
Opinions on Graaf Amps
I purchased a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri's and have tested maybe 10 amps. I have kept the Graaf GM20 otl as my final choice. It is quiet, accurate, detailed warm.I am listening to the system at low volumes in a 10x11 office so the mono route is ... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Sonus Faber Guarneri have been just wonderful speakers, especially when I hooked them up with a recent purchase of Graaf 13.5BII preamp and Graaf gm20 otl amp. This set is so realistic. The music is incredibly soothing, you must listen to Graaf wi...