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YBA Passion Integrated or ML 383
Jax2, you've been holding out on us. Who are the two Mables you've been playin' with? 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
Gregg, the reason measuring the decibel level is helpful is it gives you a real world idea of how much power is required to drive your speakers to what you consider "loud". Check your speaker's sensitivity. Mine are 89dB measured at 1 meter and 1 ... 
Power Cable for Exemplar 2900- Suggestions?
Ozzy, everyone's system is different, so I don't doubt you prefer what you say. The only difference between what you did going straight to the wall, and what I'm doing is that I have my cord plugged into a Quantum ElectroClear . That might make a ... 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
Gregg, I just purchased a pair of CI Audio D100 mono amps to audition. Right out of the box, I'd say they are comparable to my old Bryston 4B SST. Clear and punchy. Currently playing @ 99dB through my VR4 SE loudspeakers measured at my listening p... 
Review: Bryston 4B-ST Amplifier
Spotless, there are so many choices and so many opinions, and the opinions amount to mostly that. I use a First Sound Presence Deluxe II tube preamp. You'll find plenty of posts here about the model. It's clear, dynamic, quiet...no remote control ... 
YBA Passion Integrated or ML 383
Thanks, Budrew, for the link and explanation of your POV. Other than the YBA being a French product, it seems kinda nifty. :) 
YBA Passion Integrated or ML 383
It's funny. We all describe audio in different terms. Another member in another thread attributes detail to tube amplification, in direct contrast to Budrew's post. I'm not saying anyone is wrong or right here, just that it's very interesting how ... 
Who did your Eichmann Bullet cable retermination?
You're welcome, Creeper. Frank's a good man. 
First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25
Which iteration of the First Sound preamps did Paul design? 
Impressions Channel Islands Audio D-100 monoblocks
After_hrs, thanks for the info. It's appreciated. What's in the rest of your system...speakers, source, preamp... 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
Ayre V3. Thanks, Lrsky. There's a new idea worth considering Greg_lett. In my time knowing Lrsky, he usually comes up with an idea ot two that could significantly change your system for the better. 
Impressions Channel Islands Audio D-100 monoblocks
You mentioned a weekend audition. Have you decided to purchase these amps? If so, what is your system, and what amp(s) are they replacing? 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
Lrsky, I was specifically referrring to tube amps since the originator of this thread is asking about amps, not preamps. So, with that in mind, neither the Belles nor the DK qualify since they're not tube amps. I was not aware of the Avatar or the... 
Best Tube Amp under 10K?
VAC Phi 110/110 is pretty darn good @ $9500, and even better used. Clear, dynamic, and authoritative with great bass. Like an excellent SS amp with sweeter highs and the holographic quality of tubes. 
Anyone heard Nuforce Reference 8 Amps?
Ehoehn, it's been way too long since I've owned the Bryston to offer a useful comparison, sorry.