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Bel Canto eOne amps - Is this the future?
OK, well back to to title of the thread, if that's OK with everyone? For what it's worth, I have owned a Bel C. Evo 200.2, Spectron Musician II, and had a two week audition with the S250 H2O amp (non-sig. version) and to MY ears, in MY system, the... 
Magico Ultimate Loudspoeakers
Don't know how this mega system would sound to my ears, but boy I sure would kill to hear it based on the eloquent way R. Harley describes it! The attention to every single detail, right down to the "Toshiba industrial-strength uninterruptable pow... 
Pass Labs 350.5 Vs Classe CA401 Vs Plinuis S102
3rd vote for the Pass. I owned the Classe CA301 which is identical to the 401 except for output power. The x250.5 is WAY better, in all areas. Just like Teajay so eloquently describes - very "liquid", relaxed and musical sounding. 
amplifier comparison
For what it's worth, Positive Feedback online has reviewed both the Channel Island D200 and the NuForce 9.02 this past month, albeit by different reviewers. 
Review: Martin Logan Summit Speaker
Nice review Babydoc. Thanks for taking time to post your impressions. Likewise, I too was fortunate enough to purchase a pair of Summits - so far with excellent results.Also, there are a few "pro" reviews about to come out. Next mo.'s? TAS and als... 
Review: Mcalister Audio PP150S Tube amp
Hello Jeffcott. Thought I'd join in here again as I too am very interested in the McAlister amps.I spoke at length, on two seperate occasions, to Peter McAlister, and one of the questions I brought up was the "transformer buzz" issue. He assures m... 
Power chord for Consonance Droplet 5.0 CD player
Hi Kevin. I'm using an Acoustic Zen "Tsunami" cord with very good results. I think this cord will give you all the speed and detail you're after, along with excellent bass & dynamics. Also reasonably priced. Also, if you don't already use one,... 
New tube amp for ML Prodigy CAT, VTL, ARC????
I had a pair or Prodigys mated to a pair of ASL Hurricane amps with VERY good results. You might want to try these as a much more affordable alternative. Dennis 
search for musical s.s. yields a tube epiphany
Boy TimHopper, you really nailed your description well of what tubes, in the right synergy of components, can really do. (You will also delight in bringing your non-audiophile friends over to hear that "old vintage tube-style gear" in your system ... 
Where Can I Find Good CES Coverage?
Some really cool pics ---http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2006/ 
Review: Mcalister Audio PP150S Tube amp
Boy, what an excellent review! You really did a great job of expressing the sound character of this amp. In this day and age of overpriced, highly marketed competing brands, it's refreshing to find another "hidden gem" out in the audio market plac... 
What is the best CD player direct into one's amp?
If you can ever find a used Opera Audio "Droplet" -- BUY IT. Will give you evrything you are looking for, and then some. 
Magnepan vs. Martin Logan
Sounds like maybe nobody here has heard the LATEST offerings from Martin Logan? I have owned many Logans (Sequels II, Aerius i's, ReQuests, Odyssey's, Prodigy's) but actually got my first real taste of the "high end" back in the mid to late 1970's... 
Parasound JC-1 vs. Pass 250.5
Well guys, I went ahead and got hold of a 250.5. While I don't have a pair of JC-1's on hand to do a direct comparo, I can give a little feedback as I used to own them (though we all know how tricky "audio memory" can be, so bear this in mind whil... 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
You should add SALK Veracity 3's to the list also. I do not own them, but i had the pleasure of hearing them at the designer/builder's home and they are quite impressive -- especially for under $5k.Incredible cabinetry, ribbon tweet, magnesium mid...