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Balanced or fully SS pre with tone controls
Isn't SST out of business now since James passed away? 
Las Vegas
June meeting place and time set: http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-meeting-place-and-time-set.html 
Coda vs PassLabs
Coda is good stuff, I wouldn't worry about it too much, unless you absolutely *have* to have the Nelson Pass design. 
Balanced or fully SS pre with tone controls
Oh, and new Onkyo and Yamaha would be less than $5k as well. 
Balanced or fully SS pre with tone controls
McIntosh. The only other pre's (just off the top of my head) with the qualifications you desire are Japanese brands such as Accuphase, Luxman, Yamaha, Onkyo, and American brands such as D'Agostino. Most of them are higher priced than the McIntosh,... 
Transrotor turntables
I like the crescendo most in looks, and the price is not too crazy (relative to high end fantasy prices!) but does anyone know how this sounds ? 
Any JBL 1400 Synthesis Array owners
Cool, sounds good. That sounds like a good match-up ie the 350.8. 
Your thoughts about ATC loudspeakers
Great speakers, but from what I've heard and what ATC owners have to say, is that active is the ticket. 
Plinius SA301 Or Bryston 4bsst2?
You're welcome, Schubert. :D 
Las Vegas
Article on T.H.E. Show Newport Beach, CA 2015http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-show-newport-beach-ca-2015.html 
Transrotor turntables
Cool, sounds good. The fat bob looks like biggest seller for TR. 
Plinius SA301 Or Bryston 4bsst2?
I would try Pass Labs too, Schubert. X150.5 which is a Class A/B amp. The list price is around $5k. Of course you're not gonna pay retail... 
Transrotor turntables
Wow, thanks for all of the great info. It certainly means a lot to me. There's so many different models to choose from; leonardo, fat bob, crescendo, la roccia, dark star, etc! This is kind of like Clearaudio (which I don't think has the build qua... 
What photo stage should I buy ?
Accuphase c-37 
JBL Project K2 S9900 Speakers Anyone Know ???
I have the S4700s, which are 1 model down from the K2s. I have heard the K2s plenty of times, mostly at shows. I would have easily bought the K2s if I had the money so that's why I went with the S4700s. That's a great price for those. That is pret...