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Best preamp 2k or under, new or used
Look for a used BAT preamp.... 
450 Pound Monobloc Amplifier
Wow , thats heavier than some safety box. But the most important thing is...Does it sounds good? or just looks good? 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
I would definitely look for VAC products. 
VAC 160i, any experiences
IS sigma 160i class A or B? 
Magico V2 vs. Q1
I bought a pair speaker based on what "absolute sound" said and tried to sell it in just after 3 months.Dont trust them 100%. They were paid to advertise.We should be more cautious as many unknown brand with questionable background selling for ove... 
Speakers for VAC sigma 160i -- need inputs
Thats a very wise info hifimaniac. Will consider the micromm1 for sure. Thanks 
Magico V2 vs. Q1
Luckily I didnt own any magico speakers even though I can afford it.... it is Overpriced and overhyped.Not to offend any magico owners. IMHO, 10-15k for an excellent speakers would be fine for me but 185k for a pair of speakers just does not make ... 
Harbeth P3ESR - What electronics are you using?
Jolida jd202 with shuguang tube sounds sweet. 
Move from my LS3/5A orig ownr to Harbeth which
You should try to listen to Tannoy Turnberry SE. It may be more expensive but it sounded sweet, detailed and not harsh at all. Typical british sounds just like harbeth. 
VAC sigma vs Vac phi 200.
Thank you for your inputs. 
What should I buy for Dulcets/Harbeth
I never listen to Dulcet and P3esr before but have heard harbeth 7es3 and ref 3a capo. Both sounded very good. You cant go wrong with either 1 of them. Both easy to drive. But for my taste... I like ref 3a better. It sounds more open and the high ... 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
My system is VAC sigma 160i and BAT vk-60speakers are Reference 3a and tannoy kensington. 
Upgrade BAT VK-55 to VK-55SE? Worth it?
Me too very satisfied with vk-60.Does a modified vk-60 with v-cap better than vk 75se?Anybody try this before? Need opinions.... 
Tannoy Kensington Se vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M
Kensington waaayyyy better than Cremona M. remember that SF is not made by franco serblin anymore. Newer generation SF sound dry and harsh. 
What is the best amplifier for Tannoy Kensington ?
BAT vk-55se will be fantastic