dave_72

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Accuphase preamps
Hi Paul,The situation regarding pricing is very much the same here in the US. I might go that route i.e. demo models. Ok, sounds good, I will wait and see.Are you certain that the C-2410 will be replaced?Ok, that's fine on the bridged setup. I was... 
Accuphase preamps
Hi Paul,Thanks for the detailed response and the suggestions! However, I'm not crazy about buying used...Would you go bridged with 2 Accuphase amps?Oh no, I'm in no hurry...I won't be auditioning until November, so no worries.Of course I'll let my... 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
You're welcome Andy. Good luck out there. 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
I've heard them with Pass Labs and Bryston. Both were pretty good. Pass was the better of the 2.As far as why Rotel and Classe, I believe B&W owns Classe and I think Rotel too.Not sure on McIntosh, that could be one of those coincidences. 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
Well, you said you like the Parasound, so why not go for that?There's a lot of choices out there. A few are; Pass Labs, Accuphase, Bryston, Sim Audio, and Ayre. 
going Pass Labs, do I need "Class A " ?
I would go with Class A if you can afford it. Yeah, that price over there in Russia might be too tough. But, here in the US, we have much higher prices for high end European and some high end Japanese imports compared to Europe and Japan. I don't ... 
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremoma M
Exactly, Gregm. You nailed it.Yeah, Soulution is great stuff, but as you said, very expensive.Sure, the Marantz sounds like a good choice. Nice amp. :D 
Calling ATC owners
Ok, have you heard both Focals and ATCs. I haven't heard the ATCs in a long time. I heard the Focals @ this year's CES. 
Integrated Amp for Focal 1027be speakers
Try Accuphase as well. 
What speakers under 2000$US for...
Axiom M80 V3 
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremoma M
Well, Emotiva is not high end, imo, it's mid-fi. And Chinese made. It is ok for the price, though. There are better amps out there, but more expensive of course. 
Accuphase preamps
Oh ok, my apologies. Thanks for the clarification. If I can swing the A-65, I'll go for it.I bet they are, but my budget does not allow for the Utopia models. So Electra it is.No problem regarding ATC.Ok, thanks, I'll check those out. 
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremoma M
Emotiva? hahahaha. 
Accuphase preamps
Oh, and my room is 15x20. 
Accuphase preamps
Hi Nvp,Ok, thanks. That makes sense.Cool, so are you saying the A-46 is a better amp than the A-65? I would think the A-65 would win because of the bigger transformer and more capacitance, plus it's also Class A.Ok, cool, I've been looking at the ...