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Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp
I really appreciate all of the feedback so far.WRT the idea of separate 3-channel and 2-channel amps, I would prefer a one-box solution. But if I were to go with separate 3- and 2-channel amps, wouldn't it be more important to spend more on the 3-... 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
Nagra PSA and PMA's. 
Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp
Dg1968 - Thanks for letting me know about the Linn 5125. Another one that I was not previously aware of and sounds like a strong candidate. 
Quatro Wood Impressions.
Rower30,When I auditioned the Wood Quatro's, as I recall, the tweeter was a metal dome variant. What can you tell us about the new tweeter's composition? Would you happen to know if Mr. Vandersteen changed any of the other drivers and/or crossover... 
Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp
Blindjim - Fair question, and one that I should have addressed in my post. I have a preference for tube amps, or amps that have as much of a tube signature as possible without compromising microdynamics and bass slam/weight. Better imaging and tra... 
Quatro Wood Impressions.
What a terrific post. And you have put together a great system. Congrats!When I last re-caught the upgrade bug about 1.5 years ago, the Wood Quatros were the first of four speakers I auditioned that day. I loved everything about them, musically an... 
musical sub
In a word - REL. 
Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K
Shazam - You made me laugh when I read your comment about feeling totally seduced by the Luxman SQ-38u before having heard it. That is EXACTLY the way I felt about the Luxman MQ-88 before I heard it. And it sounds as good as it looks. Of course I ... 
Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K
Another strong vote for the Luxman integrateds. Extremely musical. 
How much better will a preamp be over a processor
My Anthem AVM50 is fantastic for HT but only so-so for 2-channel. So when upgrading my primary 2-channel system, I decided to move my Audio Research Ref 3 to the HT setup and use it there for 2-channel listening. Unless the dedicated preamp is of ... 
Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest?
Sonus Faber Guarneri Mementos. 
Vintage loudspeakers....Sleeper models....
JSE Infinite Slopes. Definitely a serious holy grail search, but well worth the effort should you find a pair in good condition! 
Audio Research PH-7
I have not heard the Rhea or Thon, but the phono stage in my Shindo Masseto totally buries my Audio Research PH7 and Nagra VPS. 
Whats the most you paid?
$150.00 for a mint Columbia Masterworks 6-Eye Pablo Casals recording of the Schumann Concerto, & Encores with pianist Eugene Istomin. Worth ever penny! 
Levinson 335 or Parasound JC 1's
I had a Levinson 334 paired with my ARC Ref 3 until I decided to upgrade both in my primary system. But the 334/Ref 3 combo was an excellent one!