mikirob

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Amplifier for Tekton speakers
I have used Cary V12, Cary 300B SEI, Primaluna Dialogue One, as well as Almarro 205 MK II, all with terrific success. 
This probably a really silly question...
Jeffrybehr, I don't really have a problem. Back when I bought the 300ti I drove them with the Music Reference RM10 or Golden Tube SE 40. Now, they are sitting in a closet out of rotation. My current amps are Cary V12, Cary SEI 300B, Primaluna Dial... 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
I found that in my Primaluna Dialogue One, like Saki70, that changing tubes from stock was necessary to get the sound I wanted. The great thing about these amps is the auto bias feature making changing tubes a snap; and they will take just about a... 
Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000
Philjolet, I also really like my Sound Dynamics 300ti. I paid a little less than you at about the same time you bought yours. Another High End store going out of business. I haven't listened to them in a while but I'm going to roll them back in my... 
An audiophile dilemma
To follow-up Onhwy61's comment on JBL/Harmon, I always wondered why some of their product such as the Infinity Prelude Compositions (which I own) didn't do better in the Audiophile market. Robert Harley gave them a great review while driving them ... 
Best DAC Mac Mini with HUGE soundstage?
Get a used Eastern Electric or Metrum Octave. 
An audiophile dilemma
I always try to get good bang for the buck. I will listen to folks opinions, read a lot of reviews and hit the various boards; but I always trust my own ears in my listening environment. Hence, your comment has puzzled me as well. I like fooling a... 
Matching amp to modulus 3B and vanderstein 2ce
Any quality tube amp. When I had the Vandy 2ce and Audible 3a I used a Cary V12. 
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE?
Just about any RCA Living Stereo recording. 
What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers
Not a fan. Trust your own ears. If you like them that's all that counts. 
Optimizing the Prima Luna Premium Integrated amp
I have swapped a number of NOS 12au7 in my Primaluna Dialogue One with great success. To my ears the Amperex Bugle Boys are the best. I have failed in my quest for a "reasonably" priced 7316 Amperex mentioned by Mechans above. I also like the RCA ... 
Why don't you like Mageplanar speakers?
I'll hang with Stanwal and his comments, yet Elizabeth was quite spunky with her comments. Always trust your own ears. 
Tube amp for Harbeth compact 7
I really like the Leben integrated amps. The Primaluna amps are also good (I own the Dialogue One), but I suspect the Line Magnetic is as good or better as my Luna, yet much less expensive ($1,650-$1,850. For LM) as opposed to $2,599 for my Luna. ... 
Has anyone on Audiogon listen to Line Magnetic 755
Closdesducs, thank you for your response, I really would have enjoyed that event. I'm currently in Ga. Just north of Jacksonville, FL. So, next time I'm in NYC, or SF (which should be this fall), I'm definitely stopping in to have a listen a time ... 
Has anyone on Audiogon listen to Line Magnetic 755
No. Google In Living Stereo and you can see what they really look like, based on Western Electric design, the field coils driven by 300B Tubes. They look like DeVore Orangatang or one of the bigger Shindo speakers, except the Line Magnetic comes w...