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What to choose?????
hello, to my opinions,in your selection..i pick the X05.. the X05 is good for all around,equipments and all type of music for long run,,the other ones are in personal tastes, for what you may like, good luck 
budget amp for Apogee Duetta2's?
i had that apogee in earlier years, best is with krell,(which i used mainly) the apogee could go down to around 2 ohm, and many older classe seem OK, cheap buy is older threshold, counterpoint is very good match/sound as well, but reliablity is ba... 
Krell KSA 300S or FPB 300?
hello, it is a tough call, i had owned both before, i think they sound pretty close . but i like the KSA a little more in my personal taste on sound,, FPB is very clean(may be a little cleaner than KSA,) but KSA seems more natual in mid, personlly... 
Good amp for B&W 683's
hello, as indicate that you are intersted on rotel, so i assume you are looking for $1000 less amp, for that price range, i like classe, rotel , byston,, i think classe will offer the best of naturness and clarity in hi fi quality, good luck on yo... 
Which one do I buy Pre Ject Debut III or Rega P1??
rega because of overall quality 
Amp candidates for ATC Loudspeakers
hello, upon your taste of sound, they all will work , howerver , in your listing, i like bel cantos the most, and older levinson(not newer ones).. bryston and krell, may be, kind of too "dry and dull" on sounding with ATC, i would easily to do tub... 
Polk LSI15 compared to Paradigm Studio 100 V4
for this 2 choice, i like Polk LSI15 over Paradigm Studio 100 V4 , but i think Definitive tech is better suit for HT 
FOCAL CHORUS 716 V or Thiel 1.5 ?
i like thiel more in all around, 35w shall be ok, it all depends how loud you listen,, focal is little harsh and matallic in comparison with thiel, and thiel has better imaging to me, my 2 cents with no defense 
Rockport Technologies Ankaa vs Revel Ultima Salon2
hello, i like Rockport Technologies Ankaa more, smoother and more details and natual in upper/mid range, revel is little hard to me for its price range, but recel has cleaner bass, in my opinions 
Tube amp for Spendor S3/5 SE
for around $1000 or less, why don't you conside chinese tube amp,, it is easy to buy and worth the value,, 
Pure Class A shootout
hello, on your list, i like the pass labs the most, i thought the evo 2 is a preamp.. so i assume you are trying to match,so, depends on what power amp you choose and match the preamp later, most preamps are class A, so, it is easy, and the ML 33/... 
Sota Star Sapphire help
hello, for me , i did not unmount the arm, but, may twist a little to have the right angle to remove, and you may have a rubber boot/cover at the bottom to peel out, good luck with it, 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello, thanks for the explanation and the tips., i will try to post some pics as you suggested, but it will take few days for me to do so,,thanks 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello again, i don't think it is vinyl,, i think it is wood, and i am sorry, i don't know what is WAF?? custom job wise, i don't know for sure, but, it looks very good, how can i post pics here?>>?? thanks for your time 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello,, thanks for all the info so far, the arm base is 3009 base, the head shell is 3009 multi holes head shell, the arm is curve like normal metal 3009 arm but wood looking with grain (actually is wood type material??) at least outside, may be i...