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Sell my B&K 4420 and buy a Belles 150a ?
I have owned the Stratus Gold i's for approximately a year and a half. Haven't heard them with the B&K 4420, but have had considerable in home experience in conjunction with the following amps: Bryston 3B, 3BST, 4BST, McCormack DNA-1, Houston ... 
Best speakers for 2A3 SET amplifier?
The classic Tannoy dual concentrics are tops in my book. I feel it is only with one of these super-quality, super high sensitivity monitors that you can extract all the beauty inherent in the 2A3. However, if these are not your bag, I would consid... 
Amp to drive PSB Goldi ??
Please note I must respectfully disagree with Trelja and all who purport the Golds present SUCH a difficult load. I have owned the Gold i's for a year and a half and though not the easiest load, for what they ARE, I have found them to be a most fo... 
Amp to drive PSB Goldi ??
Sorry. My above word, "conjuction" should read, "conjunction." 
Amp to drive PSB Goldi ??
After much---MUCH experimentation in the realm of reasonably-priced, solid-state amps, I can advise that the most pleasing results were had in conjuction with the Belles 150A Hot Rod amp. My listening room is 25x23x16(ceiling height). Please feel ... 
Anyone built a Welborne Labs amp kit?
Well, thanks much guys, for your responses. The scoop is that I have now built these kits in SPITE of the fact that I have never done anything of the sort before and as well, the fact that to this day, I REMAIN unable to get through to a live huma... 
Opinions on best Audiophile magazine
"Bound for Sound"---though not a magazine actually, but a report. No advertisements, hence, no B.S. and no butt-kissing of the same tired old list of big-buck, full page layout paying, marquee names, year in and year out. A breath of fresh air! 
Most Honest Audio Magazine?
Check out Martin DeWulf's Bound for Sound. http://www.boundforsound.com/ 
DVD player with excellent CD quality
Hello, I'm using an Andy Bartha modified Pioneer 525 DVD. It exhibits such excellent performance with my associated equipment that I have actually been able to enjoy listening to CDs even during those times when I have been DAC-less. Regards, Rick 
Turntables...Pro-Ject 2.0
Hello, No info on the 2.0, sorry. However, as a suggestion, I'd look instead to pick up a well-cared for, used Rega Planar 3, which you can find at your price cap. 
Best Audiophile Christmas Recordings
Though not a true "audiophile" recording, Vanessa Williams, "Star Bright" is a personal favorite, both content-wise and production-wise. If you like her at all, consider this CD an absolute must-have. 
Advice for a new hi-fi customer
Congratulations upon your entry into the world of high end audio! That having been stated, I have read all the prior responses, agree to varying extent with most of it and will try to refrain from any unnecessary repetition. One thought worthy of ...