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Looking for an amp....Opinions about Odyssey or Bel Canto audio anyone?
@jonasandezekiel You have never said what speaker you are attempting to drive and in what size room that needs these large amounts of power. 
Looking for an amp....Opinions about Odyssey or Bel Canto audio anyone?
@jonasandezekiel I haven't owned a Van Alstine amp in years but Frank builds a quality product and stands behind as well as being easily accessible through his forum on AC.  His operation is bigger than Klaus' at Odyssey so the time from order to ... 
Integrated Amplifier
How can the Virtuoso be a "no brainer" when it is already months past it's projected release date.   
Legacy Aeris owners which amp do you use and why?
And if his speakers are truly 95 db. KT-77's or KT-88's at 90 wpc would be more than enough plus run cooler.  
Legacy Aeris owners which amp do you use and why?
A tube amp that will give you the power you need at a price that may more comfortable to you is the Rogue ST-100.  100 wpc with the KT-120's and still 75 wpc if you drop down to KT-77's. Of course may not be "high end or expensive enough" for some. 
Spike Recommendation for Vandersteen Model 5s
Try looking herehttp://www.oregondv.com/spikes.htm 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
MikeLook into the cables from Audio Sensibility in Toronto.  The have a 30 day trial period with free shipping.  In addition as their prices are listed in Canadian Dollars you price is about 3/4 of that listed.  You can buy them in either OCC copp... 
What are the best speakers for Mac MA252?
Agree on the Vandersteen 1ci but for subwoofer look at the Rythmik F12 as you can't used Vandersteen subs with the 252.  Both brand new you will be under your budget and even more if you go with a cheaper sub.  But if you do make sure it is sealed... 
Looking for an amp....Opinions about Odyssey or Bel Canto audio anyone?
Look at the recently introduced Van Alstine SET 400.http://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/9/13/the-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-amplifier 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
MikeWhat did the guys at Command Performance where you bought the speakers recommend from what they carry? 
News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below
I have been using it since last August and to my ears the sound  quality is superior.  You may still be able to take advantage of the free three month trial announced at CEDIA. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Not sure 55 lbs would be lightweight. 
NEW integrated amp from Kinki Studio: EX-M1 - Good enough to replace my Pass Stack?? YES!
MaritimeYes XLR to XLR and volume at 93 on the low gain setting. 
NEW integrated amp from Kinki Studio: EX-M1 - Good enough to replace my Pass Stack?? YES!
maritimeSet the DAC-10 to it's Unity Gain setting then connect it to the Kinki using either the SE or SLR connections.  Kind of a shame that Jason, the CEO of Nuprime, has people selling his gear that don't know how to use it. 
NEW integrated amp from Kinki Studio: EX-M1 - Good enough to replace my Pass Stack?? YES!
Balanced outputs on the DAC-10 into the XLR inputs of the Kinki. Set the volume control on the DAC-10 to 94 (unity gain setting) and you're good to go.