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TOP TEN solid state amps of all time?
I have to go with THRESHOLD.I had the s-200.And yes I had a CM Labs amp too should of kept it sounded good.Dont remember the model but it had 30 watts per and it had a two tone blue color scheme.CHEERS. 
Top Ten Tube Amps of All Time?
Conrad Johnson Premier amps And the MV line.I have the MV-75.One of my buddies have the Premier 1a.Great sound. 
best cables for Classe & Martin Logan
Try Audioquest Diamond on the pre to power and try out the audioquest Cables for the speakers.I used some old audioquest speaker cable between my Threshold when i had it and now with the Conrad Johnson.Try to use the silver interconnects between t... 
Buyer's remorse - your worst purchase?
Polk Signatures,Biggest mistake,only lasted a month with me.Ended up trading them in with some cash for Martin Logan Sequels..Still have them after 5 years.The other was a Jolida it couldnt drive the Logans.Ended up breaking even on that one. 
B&W 602 +Tube amp+XXXinterconnect
Kimber PBJ.Inexpensive and good sounding interconnect.Probably can find a 1m used for about 50.00.Good luck 
Tube pre-amp for "ss" amp?
Solid state,KLYNE.Goes well with solid state or tubes.You will get the best of DETAIL and Romance.If you want a nice tube preamp I would suggest the Conrad Johnson Premier 3.You dont see too many folks selling theirs.My buddy is using the CJ with ... 
Tired of same ol' CD'd...
Check out MAPLESHADE.Lots of interesting stuff.Great CD,s and nice sound.also you might want to check out some LATIN Jazz. 
Best amplifier for Martin Logan SEQUEL III
Solid State--THRESHOLD..Tubes CONRAD JOHNSON..Premier Amps. 
Power cords at ridiculous prices?
As long as you dont spend 3 g's on a power cord for a 3000.00 amp fine..To each ther own.I can say that if the equipment has the connection for an upgrade on a power cord just use common sense and your ears.All my equipment has dedicated power cor... 
UPS Question/Problem
UPS just plain ol' sucks when it comes to shipping audio equipment,sometimes the seller do not pack well and correctly either.But still UPS should shoulder the blame due to reckless employees at the sorting stations,These fine folks at UPs were ab... 
Threshold Amps
If you get a problem free Threshold amp in my opinion,for solid state they are one of the best sounding amps around.It's too bad they went out of buisness.I had a S-200 power amp and boy do I miss it.The only reason why i sold it was to get my han... 
Best used Solid State Amp $1500.00
Cant go wrong with a THRESHOLD amp.You can most likely get a S-200 or s-300 in your price range.Sweet highs and slamming bass.Sold mines for a C-J and boy do i miss it.Steve 
Best amp for Martin-Logan CLS-2Z
I just talked to my buddy Tony at Hi-Fi exchange and he has a pair of amps that will go well with the Logans.Fourrier Sans Pariels.Monster amps like the Futtermans,He can obtain the Futtermans also if you desire.Call him at 718-767-9379. Mention s... 
Best amp for Martin-Logan CLS-2Z
I heard from someone at Stereo Exchange in NYC that the Futterman Amps were made especially for those particular Logans. 
Best Amps for Martin Logan Sequel II's?
If you like tubes a CJ at least 100 watts. Get the one that uses EL-34 tubes.If solid state,I recommend Threshold or if you got the loot,Krells.Get at least 100 watts per channel.