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Manley 500 Neo Classic Monoblocks
I auditioned a pair of Neo Classic 250s a while ago with the Sound Lab U-1s. I'm sure they work well with other speakers, but they weren't a good match for mine. This was before the backplates were updated which reduces the midrange impedance dip ... 
Sound Lab Millennium 1 spl ability?
Although I have been able to reach 100 dB or so with my Sound Lab U-1s, this is much louder than I normally listen - even some well recorded rock records that almost demand that you turn up the volume can be very satisfying (and subjectively, quit... 
Accuphase A-50v OR Goldmund 28m OR Rowland 8TiHC?
Avoid regrets - be sure to audition the Parasound JC-1 monoblocks. I know of systems where they have replaced Rowland, Pass, and so on. One also had auditioned the Accuphase some time ago - he could afford any of these, but he bought JC-1s and has... 
Bryston 7B SST vs. Parasound Halo JC 1 shootout...
Don't let the JC-1's attractive appearance fool you into thinking they're mid-fi. What's under the hood is a polished design by the members of the CTC team, and the sonic results speak for themselves. I find my JC-1s drive my Sound Labs a lot bett...