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Does anyone have any experience of hybrid valve and solid state power amps?
@bazb , hi, i'm also interested in Dyad amp. would you describe how the sound image portrayed in that setup ? what kind of music you tested in the audition? does it sound forward but seemingly relax and lean, airy and have more SILKY sparkle in th... 
Anyone any experience of Gato Amps?
Sounds good, I may be interested in the power amp, so if the integrated is as good as the ones you've mentioned then it must be punching above its weight!!! 
Help Identify This Cartridge?
Possibly looks like an Ortofon Quartz???. I bought one in 1990! I found this old link which might be helpful!http://www.ebay.ph/itm/Ortofon-QUARTZ-HMC10-MC-Cartridge-Box-/131431726972 
Class D Technology
One of the best systems I have ever listened to, with my ears anyway, was being driven by a pair of Anthem Statement Monoblocs. When I get the funds to change my amp I'll definitely consider Class D. 
Vitus sia 025 vs d'agostino momentum
Leo,How would you describe the sonic differences between the Vitus and Diablo? 
Moving on from Benz LP
Thanks for suggestions, unfortuately both are outside my budget. 
Paradigm Studio vs Prestige
Audiotroy - Have you had a chance to compare the new Prestige series to the Signature Series? 
Paradigm speakers
Just over a year ago I heard a system with a pair of the Reference Signature S8's on the end of it. It had a Light Harmonics Da Vinci DAC at the front end, a JE Audio Pre-amp, and was driven by a pair of Anthem Class D Statement Monoblocs.The sess... 
Cartridge Advice
Bifwynne, do you mind me asking how you would describe the differences between the Delos and the Kleos as these are cart's which interest me? 
Lyra Atlas compared to Lyra Titan i
Hi Syntax, that's an impressive collection of Lyra's. How would you compare them to one another? 
Brighter, livelier than benz lp
No, its an LP. 
Brighter, livelier than benz lp
Thanks Doug! I have reduced VTF and increased VTA as cart was riding low at back. I'll have more time to experiment at weekend... But, so far so good.Thanks again folks for your help...i 
Brighter, livelier than benz lp
Thanks for suggestions. I checked cart loading and phono stage was set at 1K Ohm. I've changed that to 47kohms as Syntax suggested... thanks.. it seems to have helped. Bass seems more tighter and less bloated whilst treble seems more extended and ... 
Cart suggestions for Avid Acutus
Hi Stanwall the rest of my system is-:VTL 5.5 Signature pre-amp with phono stage optionBoulder 500AE power ampLiving Voice Avatar OBX speakerscables are-:Ayre Signature Tonearm cableAtlas Asimi interconectAtlas Mavros Speaker Cables 
Dynavector XV-1S ---is it overkill for my system?
I have no experience with the components you mention. However, the XV-s is a top flight cartridge and I doubt your system would get the best out of it. If I were you I'd go for something cheaper and upgrade elsewhere.