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help with a lush 50 watt+ amp
third the cary amps, six pacs, v12, or even 805c... all lush, while at the same time being high resolution and open 
How does Berning ZH270 compare to Cary Cad211 AE ?
Nr9, very much interested in your thoughts of the Cary vs. the Berning. Let us know. 
Does anyone have the new VAC Phi 300 amplifier?
all i know is that a phi amp will be my next amp... would love to make it the 300! 
What sonic gains from 300B tube push-pull config.
300b in a push/pull configuration retains much of the midrange magic of the 300b in SET, but tightens up the overall sound, especially in the bass region. 300b push/pull i think is some of hte best sound i've heard from an amp... 
Amp for Martin Logan
yes pal, altho they dip to 1 ohm at high freq, there isn't a lot of musical infromation at that freq. 
Amp for Martin Logan
VTL ST 150 would do it and sound magical. i've heard VTL + Logan, and it's a sweet match 
Tube amp $2-3K used
the Audio valve Challenger 115/140 also meets ur requirements, autobias, takes various tubes, including a sweet el 34. 
ASL Hurricane or CJ 140
the CJ 140 is lush and dark? i wouldn't call it that... there probably are faster amps out there tho. i'd consider atmasphere if your impedence curve doesn't dip too low... 
ASL Hurricane or CJ 140
The CJ is neutral, with a very controlled balanced sound, it will not enhance (or detract) from the midrange or low end. The lows are controlled well for a tube amp. The highs are magical. I wouldn't say it is the most transparent amp out there, b... 
Tube amp $2-3K used
art audio concerto's are autobias, zero negative feedback, under $2K used. 
McIntosh MC275 vs Conrad Johnson Premier 11A
i heard the cj premier 140 at my house for an extended period of time, and it was *very* quiet. in fact, i'd say it's lack of noise was probably one of it's strengths... 
Tube Amp Around $1000
how bout a VTL ST 85 or a Cary Rocket for a little more... 
Herron vs Audioresearch
would love to hear your thoughts on the herron vtsp 2 luna... 
Transistor research labs D-225, PRICE?
is this for the integrated version or the amp version? 
new cd player for $1500.00?
you'll love the VSE mod, it's completely satisfying...