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Opinions please - Rowland 625 S2 vs Luxman M900u ?
I have not compared separates from both companies, but have compared integrated amps from both companies at the same price point $10-15K, and Jeff Rowland was clearly superior. 
Leben CS600 or Atmasphere or ARC
3rd vote for Leben CS600, I've heard the Leben Devore combo, and they have a magic synergy together, particularly for your musical taste. 
Thinking of buying a pair of Splendor D7.2...
The D7.2 is an incredibly impressive speaker if you drive them with competent electronics. You can find demo units on sale for much less than the asking MSRP. 
YG speakers: What do you like most and least about them?
Like the clarity, don't like the sharp and metal sounding treble 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Hi everyone, what is your experience with XLR vs. RCA output on the Terminator? Does one sound obviously better than the other? Is there any point going balanced if it's a short length anyway? 
Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp
Agree Aric gear is amazing. I have an Aric Transcend 6SN7 Preamp with upgraded caps, HT bypass and ALPs volume control, up for grabs if interested. 
Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 vs Mark Levinson 585.5
I've heard the ML 585 a couple of times at dealers and at shows, mostly with Revel speakers, and to be honest thought they sounded mechanical, restrained, and uninspired.On the other hand I've auditioned the Continuum S2 with Spendor D7.2 speakers... 
Integrated Amplifier for Raidho XT-2
@supermerio that's quite the audition list before you made your decision, says a lot about the I-88. Have you compared and heard the DA line from Jadis before you decided? What is the difference between DA88S and I-88 besides the power? 
Jadis I50 vs DA50 signature
I'm interested in this as well. Called a few dealers and they could not articulate the difference between the two lines. Anyone had experience? 
Integrated Amplifier for Raidho XT-2
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check those out. Judging by my awesome experience with the Jadis monos, I'm especially curious about the i50 and i88. @supermerio, do you know if i50 is close in sound quality?@akg_ca I'll try to find a place to au... 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
I'm somewhat in the same boat right now, you really should audition the Spendor D line, D7.2 or D9.2 has the speed and transparency as well as the extension and magical midrange.  
Audioquest Firebird Zero
@ctsooner Congrats on the new cable. How do the William Tells compare to the Robin Hoods? What are the biggest differences and similarities? 
Audition Spendor D7 and A7 in/near Texas (Houston)
@kren0006 Thanks very much for your detailed thoughts, it's helpful to hear from someone with first hand experience. What amplifier did you use when comparing the two? In your 6 months quest to hear everything you can, did you hear Proac or Tekton... 
Denafrips Terminator reliability?
Get the Terminator, it's really high value, you'll need to get up to $10k+ before beating it handily.  
Tube Amps With Good Bass Qualities
Line Magnetic, absolutely insane performance for the money. LM 518ia is long time Stereophile class A integrated and the LM 508ia has even more oomph and more dynamic.