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Gradient Speakers from Finland: Opinions
thanks tweety 
Gradient Speakers from Finland: Opinions
Is there a web site i can research these speakers on? 
HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound
HI for the money the Aoia pst 13.01 will have you listening to music all night.If you listen to female vocals you will look no further..Full body dimensionality.I have wrapped my arms around Patricia Barber. 
Rogue Tempest Magnum vs. Audio Research CA-50
Catpenney Rouge a boat anchor i dont think so. I have a rouge 99 magnum it is very musical and its bottom end rivals the best tube preamps.Go ahead and buy the name,Try an Aloia amp and relax and take in the most smoothest,dynamic music you have e... 
newform research r645
I use goertz alpa-core MI 2 with silver spades.More inner detail than supplied nordost.and inexpensive. 
Anybody have some experience with Bedini amps?
The bedini amps are underated.For solid state nothing touchtes for under $5000.00 grand.For intimate late night vocals i prefer my 30 watt aloia amp.But if you want a live presentation of the recoding tis is the amp. This is the fastes amp i have ... 
500 to spend on int.amp,help me match with gear.
Try a anthem intergrated 1.I had one and regret i sold it.It is well built.I had to spend alot more money to improve on sound.A must audition at the prices used! 
The most beautiful Integrated Tube amp?
Bwhite who makes this intergrated and how does it sound? Thanks Rick. 
Tube amp decision?
Your Adcom preamp has 2 outputs.Hook each amp seperatly into each one and use balance control to set gain to each amp.I am thinking about trying this when i get tube amp for top.Let me know your results? 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
I agree with you krelldog.I love smooth jazz it has a warm soothing feeling.IT is not in your face.I spend my off days shopping for this type of music and only find specialty discs comprised of numerous artists.No Reference Recordings. 
Best female vocals on CD
Eva cassiday brings goosebumps everytime i listen. To bad there will be no new recordings due to her passing. 
Bedini 150 mk 11
Thank you for reply.As above have said it is powerful and punchy.The highs were a little tipped off.I might get to amplify bottom end. 
Any experience with Newform Research speakers
Hi sunnyjim i have the 645s.They image excellent.They are transparent.My friend had to walk up to them and press his ear near them because he was sure the music was coming from c.channel.The soundstage is deep and wide.They are slightly laid back.... 
Best speaker with tubes?
The kharma 2.1 is best speaker i have heard.It places instruments in their own space better than anything i have heard.so relaxing and efficient.I wish i could afford them right now. 
Dipole or monopole speakers
Thanks for replys.I want to use wall mounted on sides.I was inquiring more on if it is best to use dipole or mono in this position using DTS and dolby digital.I heard dipole is dated with these formats.I use for now Newform 645 for mains 2 Kef 100...