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Phono preamps 1-2K range
IMHO there is only one choice in this range that stands heads and sholders above the rest - the Sonic Frontiers Phono One SE. Can be had from underwoodwally on Audiogon for less than 2K. It is absolutely marvelous. I have previously owned or tried... 
Vandy 5s vs Wilson W/P 6s
Khrys - My experience with the Cardas Golden Reference on the Vandy 5s was similar to yours. My experience with Goertz was similar to your experience with the Nordost. The Stealths are not a happy medium, but truly transcend both the Cardas and Go... 
Top Ten Interconnects of all time...
Stealth PGS. 
Vandy 5s vs Wilson W/P 6s
I have had the Vandy 5s for 2 years. I bought them from a dealer who also sells Wilson. I'm there frequently and have spent long periods of time listening to the W/P6s, with virtually the same electronics as I have at home.Personally, I prefer the... 
BASIS 2001 OR ARIES
I have the Basis 2001 with the Graham 2.2 and Graham Nightingale. Can't comment on the Ares, but the Basis/Graham combo is incredibly good. You certainly won't be disappointed with this setup. 
Graham 2.2 Upgrade-Worth It?
Definitely worth it. It would be insane to own a 2.0 and not spring for the upgrade. 
Audiodyne Products. How to contact them?
They went out of business and re-emerged as Pure Note. Go to Purenote.com. 
Jeff Rowland amps, any coments?
The 12s went back to factory because of failure of the switching power supplies on one and noise from the switching power supplies on the other. The 8 doesn't use switching power supplies. 
Jeff Rowland amps, any coments?
I have been using Rowland electronics for over ten years and in my opinion Rowland cannot be beat at the longevity in the enjoyment it brings as well as the emotional response it elicits from the music. I does all the normal audiophile things supe...