I agree that it is highly unethical for Jtinn NOT to disclose his business interest in certain products. It is one thing for him to steer potential buyers within his store, where his biases are obvious, but another matter altogether when it is done in the anonymity of the web I do not agree, however, that the personal preferences of individuals without such commercial interests are in any way comparable. I assume that such choices were instead made after careful listening to a variety of competing components, getting recommendations from friends, and perhaps reading reviews (although many "critics" are hardly free from commercial influence). The investment represented by an informed purchase simply is not the same thing as the motivation to make a buck!
Help - amplifier matching problems
I own a pair of Aerial 7Bs and am using a BAT VK-30 as a pre-amp, a Theta Miles CD player and a Classe CA-100 amp (100wpc into 8). I love the sound except for the bass, which is a bit fat and not taught enough. Thinking that I needed more power, I purchased a Krell KAV-250a (250wps into 8). After letting the Krell burn in for 100 hours, I did a side by side. The results, I miss the Classe midrange. The Krell clearly controls the bass, does not have that "tube" coloration and is much more powerful. However, it sounds cold and I believe the soundstage dramatically disappears. Can anyone suggest a good match, or should I keep the Classe and get more efficient speakers? Thanks in advance.