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REF 3 In My System?
Tmsorosk - Thank you for sharing your impressions and the system specifics! 
REF 3 In My System?
Tmsorosk - Would you please share your impressions of the LS27 vs the REF 3 in the back to back listening session you experienced? 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Well Tempered Amadeus. 
Good turntable needed, need recomendations.
Programmergeek - Although I sadly do not have a pair of Vandersteen 7's en route to my home, I do have at least two turntables that meet your criteria. The Well Tempered Amadeus starts at around $3K with an excellent tonearm included. The Ayre-DPS... 
Luxman or Leben with Devore?
Kclone - I believe the MQ-88 first came out in 2007. If you go to the following site - onahighernote.com, you will find a good review article. For me, the MQ-88 is one of those rare tube amps that combines the best of both tubes and SS. My experie... 
Luxman or Leben with Devore?
I can address your general question. In my reference system I have a Shindo Masseto preamp, a Luxman MQ-88 amp (my favorite amp of all I have ever owned), and the DeVore Fidelity Reference Silverbacks. The result is incredibly musical. I have not ... 
Fieldcoil drivers
Shindo Latour. 
Advice on a turntable for a clean midlevel system
Well Tempered Amadeus. IME, I have yet to hear anything better at even twice its price point. And it includes a phenomenal tonearm. 
Looking for a best TT without arm for under 10K.
Likely, many will respond with their favorite TT under $10K. Here's mine - the Ayre-DPS, which without a tonearm will run about $9250 or so. It is one fantastic turntable! I have it with Mr. Bauer's matching tonearm (about $3.5K if memory serves) ... 
Best combination of sweetness and dynamics?
Ticten - Stunning indeed! Must say that I am jealous. I would already own the 3XLs, probably in the mahogany finish, if they were just a couple of inches shorter on their beautiful stands. (I hate when esthetics interfere with my audio decisions.)... 
Best combination of sweetness and dynamics?
Ticten - Congrats! The 3XLs are a superb 2-way. And they look as stunning as they sound. Which finish did you select? 
Verity Audio Amadis Owners, Listener Impressions?
Rugby1 - I reached the same conclusion as you about the Silverbacks versus the Leonore. I use a pair of Verity Fidelio Encore in a secondary system and I was expecting a lot more from the Leonore, which replaced the Fidelio Encore. 
Leben Owners: which speakers do you use?
Edoit - I used to have a pair of the Auditor M's. Great speakers. IME, they need a significant amount of power to really strut their stuff. Not sure if either of the Lebens has the power I found to be necessary for the Auditor M's. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
I 2nd Doclamb's request! Some might say it is irrational, but I am so excited about John's new speaker that if my dealer does not get a pair to audition soon, I fear I will just order a pair of the O/96 even without auditioning them. 
comparison of battery powered phono preamps
Suggest you consider adding the Nagra BPS to your list of contenders.