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Speaker options for SF Power-2?
I used a Power 2 with Martin Logan SL-3's and prodigy's, to great effect. I also powered a small pair of Apogee ribbon monitors. All of the speakers present a difficult load for an amp and the power 2 did very well, a very nice amp in my opinion. 
Help Soon - Martin Logan surrounds
Try a pair of used Maggie's or apogee's. You can find them cheap. 
Which cd player would I get best bang for the buck
When I purchased my Theta Miles (bal. version) I auditioned it along with the Arcam FMJ, a Linn (forget the model but it retailed for around $3000)and the new ARC CD3. To my ears the ARC sounded best, it had a more refined presentation with good w... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
How can Robert Johnson not be mentioned here???? 
NAD S200 vs Sonic Frontiers power 2
The SF will be a significant upgrade. I say this as a fan of tube gear, but listen for yourself (if you can). I found that changing from SS to tubes just made my stero system more fun and enjoyable to listen to for whatever reason. Having said tha... 
Tube amp for ML Prodigy's
Thanks Snowranger, I will investigate. It's not that things don't sound good, in fact they sound great. I am just wondering if they can get better. The rest of the system consists of: ARC LS25II, ARC Ref Phono, VPI Aries, Theta Miles (balanced), N... 
Tube amp for ML Prodigy's
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I wonder if anyone has tried the VT200 like I am using with the Prodigy's or other ML speakers? If so what do you think? 
Theta Miles bal or Sony Dvps-9000es
JimFunny I have both of these units too. To me, in my system there is no comparison. The Theta sounds WAAAAAY better. I have it running into the processor input of an ARC LS 25II then to a VT200(in essence bypassing the pre). I have not tried the ... 
Let's talk tube amps - no ss discussion
I owned a Sonic Frontiers Power 2 that I liked real well. I now have a ARC VT200 which blows the SF out of the water (as far as my system is concerned). It is mated to Martin Logan Prodigy's. You can get a Power 2 used for around $2000 and while n... 
Austin , TX .
Count me in. I would love to meet up with some folks and listen to music in the Austin area. I'm in central Austin.Can someone send me some info? Thanks Chris 
ARC VT200 or Sonic Frontiers
Rwd- I cannot understand why more is not written about the VT 200 either. I am really wondering whether the new model VT's with the SS input stage is better than the all tube version's. Anybody out there ever compare ARC to Sonic Frontier? Anybody... 
Best phono stage for $1500....
I would look for a Sonic Frontiers SFP-signature version. You can find one on Audiogone for around $700-900. I had one and it worked well for me, very flexible (adjustable gain for MM/MC and you can SOLDER in various loading resistors). The thing ... 
Review: Theta Digital Miles CD Player
I agree. I have a Miles (balanced version)and have tried to upgrade many times; auditioning the "new and best". After bringing home a Sony SACD-1, Audio Research CD-3, and a Linn Genki? ($3,500 model), as well as Arcam FMJ, I wondered why this CD ...