arkanya

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Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Have you ever considered Naim Supernait 2. Very clean, neutral and realistic sounding integrated amp. Pairs perfectly with my Sonus Faber Amati Futura. 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
@drew_k, From all carts that I own or used to own, all except for one are MC cartridges (Lyra Etna, Dynavector TE Kaitora Rua, Madrigal Carnegie One (by Mark Levinson), Linn Troika, etc., and only $99 Shure M97XE Phono Cartridge is MM and sounds e... 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
You can find a low hours Lyra Etna on Audiogon for $5K. this one is a Fine Cartridge, you will not be disappointed. Not far from Lyra Atlas and should fit your taste.Good luck! 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
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Cartridges: Complete Scam?
I owned many different cartridges from Madrigal Carnegie (by Mark Levinson), Linn "Troika" to my latest Lyra Etna and Dynavector TE Kaitora Rua. The newer ones are much better sounding cartridges. It's like you'll compare old amps to a newer ones,... 
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
Naim Supernait 2 is a great integrated amp. 
Search for miracle integrated
I would give a try to NAIM Supernait 2 with an external power supply (NAIM Super Cap DR). It's 80W/channel, but runs my Sonus Faber Amati very well. 
Class "A" phono cartridge discussion.
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