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Which would you choose; Pass 250.8, arc 75SE or luxman m900u?
I know the ARC75se very well plus the luxman. I’ve never been a fervent ARC guy but it truly is superlative with plenty of slam, extended highs and very detailed with a wonderful midrange. Total high end piece. I also know the Luxman amp as well a... 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
luxman built to the very highest standards comparable to the highest of the high end . some company’s investment on the outside is shameful given uber pricing. the argument that this is to facilitate more on the inside irritates me because a purch... 
Need help solving a system problem
if you use a rumble filter it needs to be really good as i believe the full signal passes. maybe dumb question but are there really good phono preamps that might have this feature?  
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
i have a C-900u driving wilson speakers with an ARC Ref 75se. It’s awesome. however i think so highly of this preamp that i ordered an M-900u. the preamp is refined and colorless with great texture. i would not call it warm but rather neutral AND ... 
Looking for ic
AQ. used 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
the pass fans aren’t going to be happy w your comments.  
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
i’ve owned several krell pieces over the years and wish them well. i personally think that departing from their distinctive aesthetic didn’t help. the gear always looked cool and you knew it was a krell. it looked expensive.. very bad marketing de... 
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
IMHO the Lux pre is utterly transparent with excellent fine detail and fully extended on top and bottom. It’s also very smooth which doesn’t always go with ‘detail’. Very spacious sounding as well. I will say that although highly musical and sweet... 
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
i have a C-900u preamp that I adore. It replaced and exceeded the following; latest dartzeel pre, ml 523 and jrdg corus. simply more refined and musical. joy to use as well. not at all dark and without coloration.i surprisingly liked the ml very m... 
Down to 2 speakers & I can't decide, ProAc D48R vs Spendor D9
what about naim loudspeakers? also great speakers on audiogon sell for incredible prices. you can buy way better speakers for the money. just an opinion.  
DAW vs Alexia 1 vs Sasha 2, descending order of $$
i have a pair of yvette’s and am extraordinarily pleased. the soft dome tweeter is awesome. it may not be a technological wonder but it’s very smooth and soars all the way to the bat range effortlessly. i’ve had some very good speakers and see the... 
Stereo Amp
i have your speakers. don’t hear much fizz which i’m very sensitive to. actually there are so many great amps being blown out on agon, audiomart, ebay etc. not to be a snob but you can get into some better amps than you listed that will make your ... 
Stereo Amp
btw a duo 300 for sale $4500 on us audiomart. over half off. think the upgrade is about 1k plus shipping. could be done later. a thought only 
Stereo Amp
personally i’d look hard at the krell amps. i imagine that you could find a Duo priced right then update to HD when you want. I think the Duo will greatly exceed the amps on your list except maybe the Pass which i’ve not heard. krell the company i... 
1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?
great purchase you made. my opinion after going through tons of high end cables; i have found audioquest perfect silver surface cables such as niagara to be smooth, detailed and extremely musical. they are discontinued but virtually indistinguisha...