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My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Hi Whitecamaross,I agree that the Ayre kxr20 will provide a stiff challenge to the AR Ref 10 preamp. It is true Reference caliber preamp. I am biased as I own and love the Ayre. I would be interested in your opinions if/when you have a chance to g... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Whitecamaross,Thank you for saying that! I hope viber6 and others take the hint.  
Vienna Acoustics 'The Music'
Steve,It would be best to call the US distributor -- Bluebird Music. They can guide you regarding the nearest dealer who has these speakers available for an audition. 
Vienna Acoustics 'The Music'
No need to apologize. I am objective about my equipment -- as I mentioned I have other speakers that I happen to love. By the way, Roy Gregory did not make that comparison flippantly. He does not say that about other expensive speakers that he rev... 
Vienna Acoustics 'The Music'
Contuzzi,The original poster asked a specific question about where he could hear "The Music" speakers, not to hear your rant about how overpriced they are or how you can get better speakers for less than the used price of The Music. I have owned T... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Hi Whitecamross,Does that mean you paid full price for your Gryphon Diablo 300? 
Ayre VX-5 vs. darTZeel NHB-108
This is not a fair comparison. The darTZeel NHB 108 should be compared to the Ayre MXR 20 monoblocks (in price). The build quality of Ayre MXR 20s is top notch. Since I have not personally owned the darTZeel amp in question, I will not comment on ... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Hi WC,Very entertaining thread! Out of the all the speakers you have tried, which would be your top 3 speakers irrespective of price (obviously based upon your listening preferences and in your room)?Thanks! 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Hi Greginnh,Any thoughts on how the Luxman L-590 AX Mk II compares to the Accuphase E-600 (both Class A with similar power rating)? 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Hi Whitecamaross,Fantastic thread I have been following since the beginning. Regarding Ayre, I would not disparage their products without listening to their top end separates in your system. I recently bought an Ayre kxr-20 and have been listening... 
Has anyone with a Lumin tried the L1 Library?
Hi,I have the L1 library with a lumin T1. The library is just wonderful -- so easy to use and works like a charm all the time. It has taken the guesswork out of using this wonderful player (at least for a person like me who is not too computer sav... 
Resolution Audio- great customer service
Another shout out for Resolution Audio. Their Cantata DAC + CD player is the most smooth, analog sounding DAC I have heard (& I have heard a few but not all). Steve Huntley's service is over the top. Very fair pricing and lightning quick turna... 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
"This is not about Magico, it is about making well informed choices and sharing real useful information with others, not just feeling"Usermanual,You are probably too obtuse to understand this concept but in a subjective hobby like audio it is a lo... 
Plinus vs. Burmester amps
Hi Trai,Which speakers were they using with the Burmester amp? If they were showing with Burmester speakers that might explain the tendency towards brightness as Burmester speakers tend to sound clinical. 
Plinus vs. Burmester amps
Hi Falconquest,At this level, I feel both Burmester and the Plinius amps you are considering are going to have excellent sonics. The bass quality and ability to control the woofer of the speakers (because of its very high damping factor) are speci...