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McIntosh amp dilemna
The CA2300 is not the Omega Reference Monos.  Totally different amp.  The Omegas can deliver almost unlimited current.  4000w into 1ohm.  There is one voltage regulator per transistor.  That is 32 per amp. Also No Global Feedback vs the CA2300 whi... 
McIntosh amp dilemna
The best amp I ever paired with my B&W 800 D's was the Classe Omega Reference Mono's.  I had 5 Mono Block with 5 800D's. I loved the amps so much that I bought another pair last year.  Well I sold them this past week and the guy hooked them up... 
Speaker hunt -> To leave or not Leave Martin Logan Behind
Hi all, well I have to say that I am on a search as well to switch up my ML's but not for any of the reasons anyone says here.  To date and over 40 years of owning and or listening to a ridiculous amount of speakers, my current ML CLX Art's with c... 
Help - Cable for High End System - M7s and Block Audio Mono A
I would highly recommend Kimber.  I have used KcAg and KcTg and select interconnects and love them.  I have used Kimber 4 and 8ag as well as Black Pearls and Selects, sound awesome.  I have listed a 3.5m pair of Black Pearls.  New KS6068's go for ... 
Apogee Scintilla’s: Buying advice and are they worth the hassle
I agree with everything said having owned Apogee Diva's and Centaur Majors.  The Diva's were powered by a Classe Omega Stereo Amp 450wpc into 8ohms and  1800wpc into 2ohms.  I preferred the Classe Omega Sound to the Krells I had KMA 200's and 750m... 
Most accurate IOS app for turntable speed check
I concur the Road Runner/Condor/PSU combo is the best I have used.  Its on my SOTA Millenia and VPI Aries 3.8 with dual Flywheels.  I have owned the following TT: SME 30/2a, Kuzma XL4, Sota Cosmos. Micro Seiki SX1500FVG, TW Accustics Raven AC3, V... 
BAT amp + cheap pream vs BAT integrated vs Prima Luna integrated
Also as a correction it was the Aesthetix Atlas not the Dione's.  I am here right now at Audio Connection listening to the the ATC' with the AR i50!  Sounds Great!  I took a video.  
BAT amp + cheap pream vs BAT integrated vs Prima Luna integrated
To be honest I had multiple setups. 3 setups in one house 2 in another and a HT in an apartment.  So cycling equipment plus 40 years of upgrades along the way has given me extensive insight.  I whole heartedly agree"SYNERGY" is the key!    
BAT amp + cheap pream vs BAT integrated vs Prima Luna integrated
Hi guys, Just my 2 cents worth.  I have owned a Ton of gear literally maybe 5 tons, lol.  I have auditioned the ATC Speakers at Audio Connection in Verona, NJ.  The ATC SCM40 were my Fav's he powered them with an Audio Research I50 integrated and ... 
Narrowing down choices in a power amp
Having owned 5 B&W 800 D that I powered with 5 Classe Omega Reference Mono's that run the first 130w in Class A is a perfect match with B&W's. They thrive on power.  I have owned more amps than many of the members on Agon so I am speaking ... 
Upgrading pre amp advice.
Here is a link for a VK52se with Gen3 boards for $3500 US. You never know what he would take as an offer.The Gen3 board alone is a $1200 ad.  Those are 8 Dueland Caps.  The upgraded the six packs with Oil caps don't know which but you could still ... 
Upgrading pre amp advice.
Quite the contrary.  The Upgraded BAT preamp is far from dry.  It is just musical and effortless.  All the instrument just flow with pace, rhythm, texture, timbral accuracy that I just have not found elsewhere.  The Pass Labs XO.2 was very neutral... 
Upgrading pre amp advice.
I have owned more amp and preamp combinations than some of you could imagine.  Some of the best from Krell from FPB to Evo to Evolution 1&2's Classe Omega series, Pass Labs XO.2 w/ XA200 and x600, Melos MAR 333 & MAT 1000's Viva, Bryston, ... 
Experience with stacked subwoofers?
The four gave me more detail and speed.  It is just totally coherent.  Really a game changer.  You can reach out if you want.  9173049800  
Experience with stacked subwoofers?
The four gave me more detail and speed.  It is just totally coherent.  Really a game changer.