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Magnepan .7s' vs Zu Omens
I listen to primarily classic rock and 80's/90's college alternative.  I've been running Klipsch Fortes for the past 18 months, but have always been curious about Zu's and Tekton's.  I was able to pick up some used Omen's 3 weeks ago.As much as I ... 
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
The Replacements - Let It BeThe Velvet Underground S/TREM - Lifes Rich PageantBob Dylan - Blood on the TracksThe Rolling Stones - Sticky FingersOasis - What's the Story Morning GloryThe Who - TommyBig Star - Radio CityTeenage Fanclub - Bandwagones... 
Top Ten Rock Vocalists
I'll go withRobert PlantMick JaggerIggy PopJoey RamoneMorrisseySteven TylerJohnny RottenJimi HendrixAxl RoseRod Stewart 
Recommendations please for good, affordable pre-amp for system?
There are lots of opinions and there are some people who hear more things than others and people who prefer some sound personalities to others.  No one here is going to be able to tell you which preamp work best with your amp, speakers, sources, e... 
Recommendations please for good, affordable pre-amp for system?
I just picked up a Bryston 11b (same family as the 0.5b, but with more features).  It is replacing a Pass DIY B1 buffer which "pani" suggested.  I also have an Aikido tube preamp I purchased on Agon.  All of the above were purchased for sub-$400. ... 
Help for a confused, sick newbie?
Thanks. I've come to my senses and decided not to purchase the Cronus. It was an amazing deal, but you're right - there's a reason why I purchased the Belles - because I knew the Snells, which I'm keeping, require a lot of power. 
Preamp suggestions for Belles 400/Snell Type A
Thanks, all. I purchased a Canary CA-960 (limited edition upgraded CA-900). I broke the following - it has no remote and no phono stage.I'm giving it a whirl. It's tough, as I don't have much of a basis for comparison, other than my memory of the ... 
Classe CA-150 vs. Meridian G56 vs. Proceed AMP-2
Chris - I know this thread is 3+ years old. I'm curious as to whether you ever did the side-by-side. I'm looking at 2 of the amps of your 3 as a used purchase.