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Dared Tube preamp/amp??
Have a Dared 845 Integrated amp. Pretty nice fit and finish. Great sound for the money. No problem thus far for 4 months now. Purchased it new. I think it's nicer sounding than most of the Jolida amp I have heard.I did have to change out the facto... 
Sennheiser 600 vs 555 vs 595
If I don't use a headphone amp with 600, will it still as good as an unamped 555/595? 
Recommendations for 93+ DB efficient moniters
I was in the same situation a while back. Trying to find a pair of monitor speakers to match with 3.5 W/ch 2A3 speakers. Can't use horn speakers due to space consideration. The final solution was Coincident Triumphs UHS.I am not sure what Triump's... 
What`s the best media player for a PC?
Archiving my entire CD collection to a 250g HD right now. Using Windows MediaPlayer WMA lossless. About 300mb per disc.The main probelm however is to output it to the stereo system. Currently considering PRISMIQ MeidaPlayer wireless system. Not qu... 
Dynaudio Home Theater set up
Rear speaker choices will depend a lot on placement. If you have to place them against a wall, you will most likely have to plug the rear port so it will not be boomy. So that will automatica change the tonal balance of book shelve type Dynaudio s... 
Have CDP with multiple digital inputs. Now what?
I think Meridian makes a tuner that outputs a digital signal. 
Replacing Vandy 2CEs w/ Monitors--Can It Be Done?
Can you add a powered sub? How about Vandersteen 1C and sub?Maybe Dynaudio Contour 1.1 can fit within your budget, but still not as much bass you used to have. 
Pioneer 563 universtal DVD player for less $200
Configure 563 in direct mode only. No bass management and the sound is pretty god. 
Good Amp/Preamp for "bright " Thiel 3.6 speakers ?
I had a pair of Thiel 3.6 quite a while ago. Older Levinson 23.5, Levinson 332 or 333, Aragon 4004mk2, older Rowland all are excellent match. I think Pass Aleph series would be a mistake. Single ended amp tend not to do well with low impedance spe... 
EL-34 vs 300B based integrated amps
I have an ASL Orchid 2A3 integrated (3.5W/ch) into Coincident Triumph (94 dB, 8 Ohms) in the bedroom system. It sounds lovely at about 80-85dB in a 16x25 room. Obviously not much deep bass but the mid-range is very transparent and upper end is ver... 
Tube Amplifier & Speaker Matching?
One last thing about speakers, if driver/cross over is similar in design, the larger speakers will always be easier to drive because it will not need more ower to produce the same bass note.If possible, try out the larger speakers from the same co... 
Tube Amplifier & Speaker Matching?
If you relatively close to Coincident speakers, I would definitely try them out first. They are fairly neutral sounding speakers. The speaker also has excellent finish as well. Note that you will need a very good speaker stand for bookshelve speak... 
Tube Amplifier & Speaker Matching?
If you can only get 89 dB or so, I would stick with amp power >30 w/ch.Also, if you are going with a bookshelves, it might be better to go with one with very little bass. Trying to get any decent bass out of speakers tend to make them difficult... 
Tube Amplifier & Speaker Matching?
Not sure what your budget is but I just put together this bedroom system.Antique Sound Lab Orchid 2A3 integrated (3.5w/ch)Coincident Triumph UHS (94 dB, 6-8 Ohm)Cal Audio Sigma II DACMarantz changer (from 10 years ago)Excellent clarity in voice pr... 
Best affordable amp for Thiel CS3.6
I used an Aragon 4004 mk2, Levinosn 23.5 and 333 when I had my Thiel 3.6. They are all very good. Levinson 23.5 should almost fit into your budget.