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Analog Consultant in Milwaukee Wisconsin
I can recommend Jon Spelt at Ultra Fidelis in Wauwatosa. http://ultrafi.com/ 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
I would strongly suggest that you audition such an amp with your speakers, as they sound very different from the Class A bias amps that you have so far seemed to have a preference for. Not that they sound bad like some older Class D designs, just ... 
PS audio BHK Siganature...anyone heard it yet?
The first stereo beta units have been in the testers' hands for a week or two, and you can read their feedback thus far in the PS Audio forums. The beta mono amps are expected to ship shortly. Once feedback is completed from the beta testers and a... 
Transcriptors Hydraulic turntable
Found a link to a service manual - http://audiotweak.net/2012/06/13/transcriptors-hydraulic-reference-specificationservice-manual/ 
Transcriptors Hydraulic turntable
Google is your friend, here's a link for images. https://www.google.com/search?q=Transcriptors+Hydraulic+turntable&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS570US570&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=rkxbVam5OMH5yQSjxIHIBw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg&biw=1538&am... 
Sound Lab vs Magnepan 20.7
Essentialaudio - With all due respect if I may correct you, electrostatic speaker panels do not have any magnetic coating. They are a non-magnetic design, and the membranes need to have an electrically conductive coating in order to be charged to ... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Ricred1 - I don't have any first hand experience with Scansonic speakers. I have read about their association with Raidho and many favorable comments about them mostly from show reports and comments on other forums. It looks like they have a handf... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
For those interested in Raidho but find them out of their price range, you should check out Scansonic speakers. They are designed by the same team with very similar technology but at significantly lower prices. 
What Determines The Amount Of "Current" In An Amp?
Everything is relative, and it depends upon the specific design. One example which uses the Hypex nCore 1200 modules is the Merrill Audio Veritas which is rated at 38 amps max current output, and 400w into 8, 700w into 4, and 1,200w into 2 ohm loa... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I have no experience with this brand, but if you want to have DSD128 support (double DSD) it looks like you would need their 'Audiophilleo 1 Special Edition' model. All of their models support DSD64 via DoP. 
What Determines The Amount Of "Current" In An Amp?
The majority of Class D amps use a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design. SMPS are also sometimes used with amps in other classes of operation like Class A/B. SMPS designs do not require large transformers as conventional linear PS designs do, ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mitch2, sounds very promising! I currently run the Bricasti M1 DAC and would be curious how the LaScala would compare. From your description I would suspect that the M1 may have better defined bass, but the midrange of the LaScala as you describe ... 
Magico S5 review
While I wouldn't describe them as sharp in the treble when driven by suitable quality electronics, Magico speakers are definitely extremely revealing and not what would be considered as forgiving in the highs. Of course you would be best advised t... 
Best Integrated, period.
Soundbysinger - your test post is successful, please proceed. Your input would be most welcomed! 
Shindo Aurieges and Bel Canto M1000
Thanks Charles, you've captured my point.