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best all-round,full range at $2000
I've had them for a year now and they do a hell of a lot for their price point. Not only are they almost full range but they're not monoliths straight out of 2001 a space odyssey. 
musical drummers...who are they ???
Steve Jansen of Japan. Actually, he's David Sylvian's brother and has drummed on most of David's solo albums. Great drummer, totally under-rated, very musical (??what else could drummers be??) 
Musical FidelityWhich Integrated is best value?
A308 - best MF integrated for the buck. Many think it sounds better than the newer A5 integratedPlinius 9200 - used around $2200. More refined sound than the MF, with just about the same amount of power. Decent phono stage as well.J. 
Mac or Plinius?
My vote goes to the Plinius 9200. The are currently running my Gallo Reference 3s (88db sensitivity) effortlessly.This amp provides mids and highs to die for while anchoring down the bottom end. Some people have described it as set like. I don't k... 
Arthur Lee R.I.P.
Forever Changes was Love and Arthur Lee's masterpiece.If you have even a passing interest in 60s pop/rock you must get this album. It was one of the truely great and unique albums of it's time.RIP Arthur Lee, you were an under appreciated genius.J. 
Best Rock Drummers
Ohhhhh Quadrophenia. Damn he drummed like the four horsemen of the apocalypse on that album. Absolutely and utterly brilliant from the first snap of the snare to the last shimmer of his cymbals. Again, if this is strictly about Rock drummers, then... 
Best Rock Drummers
Keith Moon - without a shadow of doubt.His drumming was the soul of rock and roll. Definetly not the most technically proficient drummer there was but nobody and I mean nobody can hold a candle to his manic genius.God he was good. For those who wo... 
What is a better value speaker -- Kharma 3.2FE at
Wilson are sonically the timex of speakers dressed up to look like a rolex. They are over-priced for what they are. The Kharmas are the better speaker but you will be penalized re: the exchange rate. 
Which CD with Volume control up to $3500
Resolution Audio Opus 21 will do it.Absolutely outstanding CDP. 
Plinius 9200 or Gryphon Callisto 2200
The Gallos like lots of current so I think the 2200 would be an ideal paring.I just want to get an idea about the amp's sonic footprint.Judging from your reply I think I can discount the warm/organic discription. Thanks for the feedback.It's alway... 
Plinius 9200 or Gryphon Callisto 2200
Bluebull, what do you most like about your 2100? besides the fact that it's rare. What other integrated amps have you listened to and how does the 2100 compare? What do you think is Gryphon's house sound?Elberoth2 says that it's analytical and det... 
Plinius 9200 or Gryphon Callisto 2200
speakers are gallo nucleus reference 3s. 
Resolution Audio Opus 21 Vs Wadia 302
Sounds like the resolution audio it is.Thanks one and all for responding. It's always appreciated and is what makes this site such a valuable asset.Regards,J. 
Moving from L.A. to Sydney; The Voltage Issue
Thanks for your views. I shall call Plinius and Wadia and see what they have to say. I've come to the conclusion that it's probably better for me to change to 240V.Saw the fires. They're not in Sydney per se. Though there was a bloody big punch-up... 
Moving from L.A. to Sydney; The Voltage Issue
Thanks G,How do I find out if either the plinius or the Wadia is capable of this.Should I contact the companies directly or will they be hesitant to give out that sort of info?J