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Sonus Faber Guaneri Homage or Extremas?
Properly set up and with the proper electronics, the SF Extremas are capanble of producing world class sound. 
Review: Merlin Music Systems Master VSM Speaker
Nice read. You have a career as a reviewer 
Amp advice sought for Coincident Total Victory
It's nice to hear the there will be Dragon Mk2. I had a friend's Dragon in my system and although I was impressed with the sound, the build quality left a lot to be desired when compared to other amps in the same price range. I auditioned the TV2 ... 
McIntosh or Audio Research preamplifier?
Both are excellent products! It now all depends on the rest of your equipment and sonic preferance. 
Replacements for Dynaudio Floorstanders
Swap out the Krell with a Rowland integrated (Concerto 2), then sit back and enjoy! 
What gauge would a Krell KSA 300s PC be?
When in doubt, always go bigger. The 300s is a beast and would benefit from a 8-10 gauge pc. 
Amps that are "forward"
Instead of changing your equipment, try listening in the near field position. 
? Tube Replacement Question ?
One of the problems with tubes is once your start "thinking" that it might be time to change the tubes, your doomed, you might as well change them out because in the back of your mind, you will be always questioning the tube's performance, even if... 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
The Dynaudio Esotar D330/A tweeter has aggressive highs?? That's a first. 
Best 845 tube out there?
2.5A..ThatÂ’s definitely the problem. Your amp probably produces 3.25A filament current to the 300B. 
Best 845 tube out there?
Did the TJ 845 come with a spec sheet indicating the tube's actual performance? 
Best 300B
Don't take a risk with the KR 300B XLS and go out and purchase a pair of Emission Labs 300b XLS and don't look back!! 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Perhaps changing the Merlins will yield the desired outcome. 
Advice on restarting vinyl playback after 30 years
If you like the sound of your Cary SLP-05 and you do not wanht to break the bank, I would suggest the Cary SLP-98P MC F1 DC which has the Lundadl MC step up transformers, F1 upgrades, and directly coupled output. 
Best 845 tube out there?
Hifi223, what "didn't work" with the TJ? Did they run too hot like that had been over driven with too much filament current?What did you tube supplier say about your experience?