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Integrated Amplifier for Raidho XT-2
You might want to look at the brand new Dag integrated amp.  
Agostino Progression integrated amp
Small correction. The volume control retains a copper ring. Another very beautiful piece from Dan.  
Agostino Progression integrated amp
you may not be disappointed in the integrated at all as it’s definitely cut from the same cloth and eliminates one set of cables. after reading your discussion thin and bright doesn’t register. also i’m not sure if the final version about to ship ... 
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
hmm. can’t argue with what someone hears but i think an expanded list would have shown that better is the enemy of good(mac). just don’t think that mcintosh has the detailed high end sound that once heard is impossible to forget. also apparently t... 
Higher End DACs
ditto on aurender. great products all around. i’d also look to mate it with perhaps a dcs bartok. you’ll be comfortable knowing that you’re in the top end of digital. to exceed this from a sound standpoint i think a lot more money would need to be... 
Looking for the Best &10K-20K Retail S/S 250 WPC Or Above Class A/B Amplifier
If I was buying an amp in the 10-20 range I would listen hard to the Luxman m-900u. It has plenty of mojo with sonics I doubt can be exceeded in your price range. In addition the construction is at the very top of the industry. A beauty. Second ch... 
ARC Ref 75 SE issues?
your concerns are quite rational. buying expensive tube gear with poor factory service would bug me. that said it would be a concern for any high end audio company. luxury gear should come with first class service.  
Tube Amp recommendation for Wilson Yvettes other than ARC
owning yvette’s and using with a couple of high end ss amps i’m curious as to your desire for tubes. i tried an ARC Ref 75se, which is a great tube amp, and found it too soft on top and too warm/ripe in bass to be a great fit. regardless i find th... 
Agostino Progression integrated amp
will be looking forward to some feedback on the unit. i’m not sure that i’ve ever heard of a dag product being bright. anyway time will tell.  
Agostino Progression integrated amp
No one has heard the unit?  
Esoteric v DCS
DCS 
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
ML 585 or 585.5 integrated amp can be found for less than 10k. You get a great amp section too. Very nice piece.  
PS Audio P15 power conditioner vs Accuphase PS 520/530?
Just saw this thread. I’ve been selling off my system and my PS520 is coming up for sale next week. Difficult to see PS Audio at this level but who knows. All I know is that it measures line distortion in followed by zero distortion out. I’d sugge... 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
ARC Ref 75se has plenty of power given the efficiency of the Yvettes. A very good match with no impedance issues. Wilson and ARC mate very well. A special combo imo. Most SS will not compare unless in the region of a Luxman m900u.  
Need 20 - 25 foot spk cables.
i too use long speakers cables and over the years three brands stand out as having more long speaker cables available used on audiogon or usaudiomart. Audioquest, MIT and Transparent. It’s worth waiting for something good since it’s the last link ...