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Virgo II owners: What amp to buy?
A price/ would be nice.There are many good amps both SS & 2-bs in the classifieds.--How much 'ya wanna spend?? 
Cary 300sei vs Sophia 300b integrated
A couple of things-- I did own the Sophia--I had the 845 monos. It had wonderful mids but was lacking at the bottom--(within my system,at that time) Cary has more/better resale. It will take the right speakers for either. Buy the highest version U... 
First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25
You are losing balanced operation aren't U?? That could factor in, if in fact, your AR is bal. 
MARANTZ SR 8500 and 4 OHM SPEAKERS
I own the sr9300. I use an outboard amp for the fronts.Use it as is for a while but think about an outboard amp. Many used amps will help--cheap amps at that. 
Platinum solos need repair
Ask the dealer whom advertises here.Look for their ad. and shoot them an email. 
Sound proofing any suggestions
Rip out the drywall and insulate in there. Addressing the finished room,after the fact will suck up the sound--necessitating more volume to overcome the treatment. Oh, and don't expect much control in keeping bass from going thrugh the wall/s. 
external crossover when bi amping?
Most all speakers have a x-over within. It controls what goes to what and cut-off points.If you biamp with different amps the internal x-over must be removed from the equasion.-The output of the amps will be different. The volumes won't match.---B... 
Who makes quality sealed box speakers?
My SAP Quartettes. 
Momentary power interruption caused damage ?
Hi Mr.Playhard.--I'm glad you answered your own question.---Here is my take on such power out-or brown outs. Most everything will come on by itself.---Sometimes the power is less than full as it comes back on.--If this happens your stuff wants to ... 
Opinions on Montana speakers?
I owned the EPS for 3+ years.I loved them till I bought a pair of Lowther horns-(as a lark)The Lowthers make it seem like there is a blanket over the Montana.--This applies to the mids and highs.Certainly not the bass tho.---Just don't be going ar... 
Does anyone know these tubes
Just based on what I have read--I would say yes. 
The best CD Player for the money
Hey Sammie;---I'm looking with proper intent,as well. 4/30/05 
What's your worst excuse for an upgrade
I need longer/ shorter cables;might as well get better ones??--- My best audio buddy Rick Jones just got the new ---; gotta keep up with the Jonses?? They just keep making better and better; I always know they have me in mind??------I just read in... 
general query about cables on Agon
Just an opinion: The "cable-sellers",guys; seems most make their own and time to time somebody will have a positive to say about the brand.---It's the name brand; where one might find "fakes". You always have to be careful about everything you buy... 
CJ 16mk1, 16mk2, 17mk1 and 17mk2 difference?
BTW,I see that pre has sold. I know if I had the Act iv 'that' pre is probably better,huh??