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Cremona vs. the Mohler
i find it hard to believe that the mahlers could surpass the amatis. i'm not sure you have made a fair comparison..different equipment, different room etc.in reviewing high end speakers( or any speakers for the matter ), system matching is crucial... 
Naim -- Fatiguing?
i like the top of the line naim preamp, 52 and its cd player, CDSII. but you are looking at serious money here with serious competition from others. but don't say that to a naim nut...he/she will think it's heresy. 
Sonus Faber Owners - Some Input Please
sonus faber musica amp is a good match, designed to complement the speaker range, especially the guarneris.otherwise tube amps like ARC, Conrad Johnson etc. 
Best preamp for Audio Research VT100mkI
yep, i second the choice of the audible illusions modulus 3A.good luck ! 
NAD takes on the Krell Beast 1800 vs 6700??
my experience with krell has been more positive. i have krell ksa 100s , audible illusions modulus 3 pre-amp, micromega dac and transport and apogee stage...results: 3 D imaging, sweet highs, warm and palpable midrange. bass was good but could be ... 
better gear, worse recordings
i've had similar experiences, especially with rock and r n b / soul recordings ( like some of al green's albums ). this was particularly so when i'm using all solid state gear. since my move towards valve amps, i'm less bothered by imperfect recor... 
Level Restrictions?
i am very conscious of not annoying my neighbors too much as my apartment is part of a complex of three. i can certainly heard the bass thumps coming from their stereo system. most of the time i listen at low volumes anyway. but i look forward to ... 
Nuetrality be Damned...
sonus faber...they have soul !! 
Best Used DAC for 1000?
EAD 7000 MARK 3....smooth, sweet with tight bass. 
Best "Used" Audiophile speakers for 1000-1500
pro ac speakers. well built, musical. 
Movies with...
in ''indecent proposal'', robert redford has a high-end looking turntable....? oracle?. the rest of the system looks pretty impressive too. 
Unison Research Aria S-2, any feedbacks out there?
the unison research amps are quite popular in europe and the uk countries. if you are looking at hybrid amps, consider the pathos amps, especially the twin towers (or TT as it is renamed now for obvious reasons ). i'm told that the pathos works we... 
Cheap Panels...MMG's or Apogee Centaur Minors??
i prefer apogee's all ribbon speakers like the stage which is glorious. i used to own the centaur minor which is ok but it does not have the magic of the stage. as apogee is no more in business, i'm not sure about getting replacement parts.good luck! 
pass all class-A amps X-200 & X-150
dave, what i meant was the new, pure class A XA 200 and XA 150 amps. the current X series, incl X 600 and X I50 operate at class A up to a certain point before switching to class AB. 
pass all class-A amps X-200 & X-150
thanks....will just have to wait then. i was thinking of getting the X-600 ....