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Bryston vs MBL
Thanks everyone.  IIm going to do more resarch but its tough to find this level of equipment to bring in for demo in ones own home.  Therefore have to base purchase on reviews.  For now, i think the Brystons are best bang for the buck. Pass Xa 200... 
Bryston vs MBL
Kalai,  I also consider Pass monos.  Bryston appealed more due to power for dollar, warranty and still have decent looks.  MBL more for curiosity and supposedly high end exotic level amps.  just really want to hear how they would sound in my syste... 
ARC ref 210 vs ref 150
Sounds like the 150 is the way to go vs 210 monoblocks. I just thought 2 amps for price of 1 plus more power. 
Opinions on Rowland 302 vs musical fidelity m8 700
GuidoMy spkrs are Dynaudio Confidence C4. Sensitivity is 89 db with impedance at 4 ohms. If i recall correctly the recommended power is 400 watts. I would like to get an amp in the 300 watt rms or higher. I like the warmth of tube amps and hoping ... 
Opinions on Rowland 302 vs musical fidelity m8 700
Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like i may steer away from 302 for now. My budget is somewhat open. Im also considering the Boulder 1060 which is slightly over my budget at this time. 
Primaluna DiaLogue Premium preamp
I know there's a lot discussed already but boy do i wish they would have made a balanced version. 
ARC Ref 75 vs REF 150
Sorry. Speakers are Dynaudio Confidence C4. 
Preamps without built in DAC silly question
My DAC is the wyred DAC2. Sound i get is nice but as with this illness of ours, im constantly looking for improvement or different sound. Ive never tried tubes in my audio system but do prefer tubes in my guitar amp. The volume control is nice and... 
What to do: upgrade amp or buy pre-amp
Correction: the large and small caps were all changed to Cornell Dubilier about 200 hrs ago on my Levinson 331. Not nichicon. 
What to do: upgrade amp or buy pre-amp
I admit my levinson sounds wonderful as i upgraded the big caps to all nichicon (sp). However its only rated at 100 watts rms and the Dynes are rated at 400 watts. I felt guilty not providing them with more power from a more modern amp. Would i ge... 
What to do: upgrade amp or buy pre-amp
Ok guys. Sounds like preAmp first. Ill go get a listen to the 5se and perhaps a tubed McIntosh to compare. 
Wyred dac2 to replace krell hts preamp?
MihaitaaCan u comment on using the dac2 as a preamp and which amp are using? Thx for your response. 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
I just bought the new Wadia 171i today. I have not had much time to do in depth auditions at home but have encountered problems with the remote control. i have the latest gen itouch (i think gen 4??) which i rec'd for xmas. the remote works 75% of...