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Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
Hello, I heard the Magico S3 with a McInthosh gear. Also tube the 275 model and a tube pre (think it was C2600). No lack of details. Dark yes but good. There was a lot of details in the highs - for my taste somehow too much.  
First Watt vs McIntosh vs Ampzilla
I think your Zu Omen Def speaker can easily go with tubes. My tube amp Cayin CS-100A KT88 has about 70watts p/c and is very dynamic and clear with a little bit warmth. With your efficient speakers you will be able to make party. It is not necessar... 
What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why
I am not familiar with vinyl. I am thinking to buy a new TT incl per-amp. I also read controversal comments regarding Rega. Will a complete package (TT/arm/cartridge/phono per-Amp) in the Price area of RP6/RP8 (maybe a RP10 if Necessaire) deliver ... 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
I recently switch from SS to tube amp. The tube amp sound less fatigue than SS and the impulse/dynamic is simply great. The only thing is that in the low end the energy is that strong as a SS. I wondering if a half-active loudspeaker (bass with SS... 
Martin Logan speakers
Here in Switzerland you see Martin Logon very often combined with big McIntosh amps. The advantage is these solid state amps can deliver 2-8 Ohm the same power. And as far as I know Martin Logan need a lot of power and are not that tube friendly (... 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Hello tomr1you own the Nu-Vista800. can you please describe the sonic? can you hear without getting fatigue? is the sound similar to other amps you know? How are the middle and high tones? are they soft/gently. What's about the dynamic - does the ...