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Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I think that Dracula amplifier would sound much better. 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Neither one.@georgelofiPlease stop advertising Parasound Halo.Mediocre Integrated amplifier 
Thoughts on my current system
Definitely change the carpet. 
Best current footers for preamps?
4 XXL balloons filled with the helium. 
Amp for Focal Electra 1008Be
Congrats on Hegel.Actually, I was advised by the gentleman who is into HI FI already40 years that the H160 have great synergy with the Focal speakers.I went for the separates (tube Preamp. and SS Amp) and now I amlooking for the quality interconne... 
Better tubes than factory installed tubes on the Rogue Audio Perseus Magnum Preamplifier
lowrider57,First of all, thank you on suggestions.Yes, Odyssey is SS Amplifier and I replaced Focal 807Wwith towers 836W. Very revealing speakers.They don't go deep but the bass is good for thesize of my room (13" x 18").I can get Telefunken tubes... 
Simaudio Moon 600i or Bryston B135SST with Focal 836W Prestige Speakers.
I am using Cardas Clear. 
Simaudio Moon 600i or Bryston B135SST with Focal 836W Prestige Speakers.
guiythanks for reply,Is the sound transparent and detailed with extended highsAs I mentioned, I tried NEO 250i but I was notimpressed with the highs. Of course, 250i is a base model. 
The best SS integrated amplifier for Focal 807W Prestige speakers
Actually I listened the Boulder in my living room for two day's and the sound was just perfect. The NAD I heard last year in Germany (Berlin Audio Show). Of course that is impossible to duplicate the Boulder sound but at least close to that sound.... 
The best SS integrated amplifier for Focal 807W Prestige speakers
I listened Focals 807W and Diablo Utopia with the Boulder 865. The best sound I've ever heard. Since then everything else sounds wrong.Also, with the Rowen moded NAD C375 (very nice sound, just lack Boulders dynamics), but it's available only in ... 
The best SS integrated amplifier for Focal 807W Prestige speakers
Forgot to mention. Speaker cables and Interconnects: Cardas Clear Light 
Looking for the good sounding Pre Amplifier
Unfortunately a passive Pre amp. didn't work. Lost dynamics.I have opportunity to get Rogue Perseus (not Magnum version) for the goodprice. Nice dynamics but the high are kind of rolled off. Would upgrade toMagnum version cure the problem. In your... 
Looking for the good sounding Pre Amplifier
THANK YOU ALL ON YOUR OPINIONS.I ordered a passive Preamp. from Europe. It will be made by the NAD specs. A Preamp. will have Takman Rex shunt resistors and 48 position shunt type attenuator. The maker of a Pre amplifier guarantee full transpar... 
Preamplifier for the NAD C275BEE Power Amplifier
Of course, but I just don't want to complicate mi life.I've seen my friends going crazy swapping the tubes every other day. 
Preamplifier for the NAD C275BEE Power Amplifier
The NAD is a GREAT performer not just for the money. I can't go with theInt. Amplifier due to the speaker sensitivity (92.5 db). I have had the NAD C356 and i couldn't move volume knob far more then 8 O'clock position.Same was with the Bryston ...