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interconnect recommendation for bat-vk51se w/krell
Try the Purist Audio Venustas 
best amp for BASS
Nothing conrols the BASS like Krell.It is no contest, in my opinion. 
SACD Opinions: Gimmick? Like it? Don't? Why?
SACD is the real deal. As soon as you listen to a good recording on SACD you will instantly notice that your ears will realax. The tension in the neck is gone replaced by a liquidity that rivals vinyl. Voices are sharper and have more body. Transi... 
Best Used Solid State Amp for less than $5000?
Here is my short list for under 5K1. Pass X 3502. Rowland Model 103. Parasound JC-1's4. Levinson 335.55. McCormack DNA .5 
Mark Levinson 33H vs Edge NL10
Mike, I agree with your assessment that the ML 33H is a little darker sounding and more refined. I feel the "Solid State" sound is due to the use of Nordost Valhalla IC's. I swithed from Valhalla IC's to Purist Audio Venustas and the solid state s... 
New Tenor Hybrid
Frank & Mike,Thank you for your candid responses. Frank, I found it very educational that Kharma had such limited distribution in the USA. It explains alot! As far as my inference to the dealer. I have attempted to do business with the dealer ... 
New Tenor Hybrid
Mike & Frank,I am sorry if I offended you. My post was simply answering Husk's question. I did for the record state that the amps, do indeed, apprear to be the real deal. Also, my comments were implying that every time a new amp from tenor com... 
New Tenor Hybrid
Husk,A review has already been posted over on the Audio Asylum. From all accounts these amps seem to be SOTA. I am somewhat skeptical, however, those that have given the amp(s) glowing reviews seem to align themselves with a certain dealer in the ... 
Parasound JC-1 with B&W Nautilus speakers?
Tfee,I have had the Parasound JC-1's and they are a great pair of amps. Given your equipment, i feel they should mate very well. JC-1 is voiced toward the warm side and with the 400 watts should push the B&W's nicely. Levinson 436 is a nice am... 
Best power amp to match Sonus Extrema speakers
I would suggest a Pass X-250 or Pass X-350. 
Piego P-10 or big Thiels?
AKaddict,I love my Thiel 7.2's and the more i listen to other speakers the more I come to realize just how good they are! They are not without fault, however. They require lots of power to really open up. I have never heard the Piega's but if they... 
Smoother integrated for JMLabs Chorus 706?
I had good results matching Conrad Johnson & JM Labs speakers.Johnny 
Can 33h's properly drive Salons with punch & SLAM?
I have Levinson 33h's on Thiel 7.2's. Their only limitations seems to be the current coming out of the Wall!!!!Johnny 
Best new/demo/used value for $7.5K range
Jtee,1. B&W Nautilus 802's. I may get flamed here, but I have never cared for the B&W sound. Tweeter sounds a little too metallic sounding for my tastes. May not match up too well with Levinson amp either.2.JM Labs Mezzo Utopia. I love Foc... 
Need advice on interconnects: make a difference?
Only you can answer those questions!!! I recently did a cable shootout for my system using Synergistic Research Vacuum tube reference, Synergistic Solid state reference, Nordost Valhalla and Siltech LS 188. I can say without a doubt each cable cou...