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Dynaudio Confidence C3 vs. SF Guarneri Homage
Artg,I used the Strata III. It is a sealed box and very tuneful. I found it quite easy to integrate. Sumiko is the distributor for both brands and they have lots of experience with set up. I think you would be amazed at how big the Guarneris can s... 
Dynaudio Confidence C3 vs. SF Guarneri Homage
I have no experience with the Dynaudio, but I did own the Guarneris, and also the 390S. I believe your AYRE would be a good match, but a really good tube amp would also work. The Guarneris like space and play great in a big room. I used them with ... 
Full Range Speakers for 4000 or Less?
Gallo Reference Signature III's or the new Hyperion 938. Both great for the money. 
ML CDP vs Audionote DAC 3.1x signature + Transport
I've owned the 390S and listened extensively to AN stuff. I currently use 47Labs and I really prefer the flow and presentation via the "non-oversampling" "filterless" variety of DACS. The 390S is a great CDP, but there is something majic wiht the ... 
Preamp with near-reference quality built in phono?
YOu might check the Hovland. 
Santana
YOu must hear "Blues for ElSalvador" Great album and simply exceptional title song. 
Atma Sphere OR Quicksilver V4 or... Dynaco ST????
The AtmaSphere is not warm. It is very open and detailed, but certainly NOT warm. 
Some CD's I just Ordered...Any Thoughts?
Wait until you hear "Take Love Easy". It is wonderful both musically and sonically! 
Dummies guide to connecting a REL Strata III Sub
C123666 is right on the money. You should have received the appropriate cable to do this. The benefit is that the sub retains the character of your chosen power amp. I've owned the Strata III and it a wonderful sub for the money. 
Tube brightness and bias
I'm not sure if the VTL's are tube rectified, but if so, the rectifiers might be different and could cause the "timing" issue when powering up. 
New Management at Atma-Sphere Music Systems
Ralph, Congratulations and good luck. If you recall, I used to own the Navacrons and had worked with you to modify them over the years. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.Regards,Chris 
Looking for a tube DAC.
I second the Audio Note recommendation. 
Best transport for Zanden 5000 dac
You might try a 47Labs Flatfish. It is a top loader and designed to run with a filterless, non oversampling dac. 
Great cdp's with analog volume control?
The Levinson 390S was excellent. 
Avantgarde UNO's 2.2 advice needed
I own UNO 2.2's. I currently listen to them in a 11 X 19' room. They actually sound good because the directivity of the horns causes less sidewall interaction than a typical conventional loudspeaker. I think that 300B's would be great with the spe...