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Advice on tube amp/pre
I'm sure it will be ok. If you want to go tubes and have the space,I'd highly recommend the Manley Snappers. 
Advice on tube amp/pre
I have Proac 1Sc's and tried a stingray but found it was undrowered and sounded alittle shrill.It's my opinion that modern proac's like alot of power.When I switched from a Audio research 150.2 to a 300.2 It made a world of difference. P.S I also ... 
Opinions on Audio Research LS17 & LS26
I have a Ls26 and a 300.2 ,a cd mk3 and the very revealing, proac 1SC's. The LS 26 is incredable.A hugh wide and tall soundstage. no coloration .Does everthing better than anything I've heard before. 
tubed preamp off and ss amp left on?
I don't know what your problem is but I leave my amp on 24/7 and turn my pre off with no problems.ARCLS26 and 300.2 amp. Don't leave your tube pre on 24/7.Along with burning out the tubes it could present a hazard. 
quick question re ARC LS26
I have had mine for about 3 months and have not had that problem. 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
The more I listen to morph the more I think it's Grammy material. 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
Tafbay You must be an engineer toyr right on! 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
This will open another whole can of beens,but I've recently upgraded my system and this very "digital" recording has suddenly gained a depth and complex realisum that I did'nt think existed.The same for Morph which I feel is a great accomplishment... 
Genelec Speakers opinions
Stay away! I've been a recording engineer for 37 years and have used Genelecs sometimes. They are not nuetral or accurate. The middle is sucked out and they are hyped on the top and bottom ends. Anytime I have done a mix on these speakers the mix ... 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
Without question one of the best engineered albums every recorded. 
McIntosh vs. ARC
In the last 18 months I've had a mac 352,a MC2102,a MC275IV,C2200 and a MCD201And now I'm the delighted owner of a new ARC 150.2I've heard the Arc tube amps as well.In my opinion the 150.2 is better in ALL respects then any of the Mac amps I've ow... 
best speakers for vocals?
Proac 
McIntosh Mc 1201 & MCD 201
Yes,I have a MC352 and a MCD201.I previously had a c2200.But this sounds better 
Which player has all this????
I have a new mcd 201 that I'm running directly into a mac352.I had a c2200 but my current setup sounds the best,I have very revealing speakers.(proac 1SC's) 
Speakers For McIntosh MC352
Hi,I've got a new mc 352 driving a pair of proac 1sc's and I'm using a mcd201 with no preamp.This is a great combination........