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Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
I think the H-Cat both amp. andprramp. are the best kept secret inaudio. Going for 6k (the present 10X seriespre. & 11k for the amp ).You can find them on the used marketfor less than one forth the price and then have both units upgraded for 4... 
What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
Without a doubt H- Cat.H-Cat is a new technology that addresses distortion, it eliminates it.Music takes on the most organicnatural quality, whereby the room is fildwith sound.No longer does one need to sit between the speakers for full gratificat... 
Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear
It's  about fine tuning your system.You don't necessarily need to buy new components.I would emphasize concentratingon better cabling and a better powerconditioner. ( I would highly recommendAcoustic Revive any of their models ).I'm speaking from ... 
Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear
I would suggest, starting with treating your ac.Get some good audio grade outletsI use Maestro (these are under $100.00and outperform those twice their price).Synergistic XOT's attached at your speaker terminals, do a good job in curbing brightnes... 
Harman/Kardon Receiver
You have the best kept secret in audio!Some history, the 430 was discoveredby Robert Fulton of FMI back in the mid70's he preferred it to his Levinson ML1He would it believe or not to drive his Premier 250lbs. speakers.Would use his Bravura preamp... 
Oh brother, am I in desperate need of help! 8)
I'd go with Speaker Art. The engineer is Bob Groose,Bob has been a speaker builder for 40 years, his specialty is. 4th. ordercrossovers where lows frequencies arenot compromised.Speaker Art(805) 772-8405fax: (805). 772-8671Best of luck,Xavier 
Has anyone heard the new North American products preamp and amp?
All I'm saying is that one's sittingposition is not as critical when usingH-Cat, versus  conventional electronics.The detail in the music just blossomswith a holographic presentation and that presentation has no coloration just a neutral signature. 
Has anyone heard the new North American products preamp and amp?
Roger, just wanted to add that having the upgraded 10X MkIII in the system now for approximatalythree months, have to conclude that the so called sweet spot is notas critical a sitting position.In many cases before this acted as a spot light effec... 
Has anyone heard the new North American products preamp and amp?
Hello Norm,Had upgraded both my H-Cat 10 MKIII Amp. & Pre-amp. and now with approximetely 200 hours my system has never sounded so organic.I've been an audiophile for thirty eightyears have owned C.A.T., Audio Research, Velvet, Lectron, Levins...