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Convergent Audio SL1 MKIII pre-amp best for $2k?
As a happy owner of a CAT SL 1 MK3, I can tell you that the only thing that would make me get rid of mine is...an Ultimate MK 2 
What amp with Innersound Eros ?
I am using the Innersound amp (the current iPower 333) with a Transcendent Sound grounded grid tube preamp, and I don't think it's an overly bright amp, but an ACCURATE amp. I had used Monarchy SM70 Pro monoblocks before, and liked them, but the I... 
Monarchy SM-70PRO users, important discovery
Sure. No big deal, you just have to switch the interconnects. 
Anyone in NYC own the Quad 988's or 989's?
The same goes for me. I own 63 USA Monitors, but would love the hear the 988. I did get a chance to listen to the 989 once, and it was quite nice. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I own Quad 63 USA Monitors, and love them, but do have to say that a pair of Quad 57s properly refurbished by Wayne Piquet had the most midrange clarity of any speaker I have listened to. My friend's Innersound Eros MKIII also gets a big nod from ...