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Rockport Ankaa and Anquila
I always have liked, and enjoyed listening to all Rockports.Admittedly, my experience is with the Antare's which is nolonger in the current lineup. A true class gentleman and designer. I have not spoken with Andy in over five years,so I have no ag... 
Would Vandersteen 5a's be a good match for Krell?
With all due respect, what am I missing here. I just camefrom the AS website. Is the great news that they sell 5A's. 
Wilson Sophia II vs. Thiel CS3.7
Hce4, I can say I have had the Vandersteen 5A forsome time now, and have tried several amps. I will not saythe 5A is my last speaker, as we all know how our audio fevers canrise and fall. However, earlier this month I bought the VacPhi 300.1 and t... 
Koetsu cartridges - myth or reality?
Well, it seems as if we know which arms do not mate wellwith the Stone Koetsu's. It is rather unusual that thereare not many unanimous opinions as to which tonearms do.This is likely my next step, now that I have my Vac ampin and sounding so good.... 
Koetsu cartridges - myth or reality?
I have also been trying to figure out the best matching tonearm for my Jade Platinum. I have just changed amps, andmy system will be back up and running after having been downfor a long 6 weeks. I have had the KJP mounted on my Vector3 w/ Basis 25... 
Magico Vs Vandersteen 5 A
Doug99- Have you had the chance to compare this model tothe newer models. I recently heard their 130K model, andwas very impressed. 
Magico Vs Vandersteen 5 A
Help us help you a little here. What Amp/Preamp will yoube using. What is your source/sources. 
Tubes at Best Buy. Yes, it's true.
Where do they stock the NOS Telfunkens, across from theKaraoke machines. Well, I did see a small selection ofturntables last time in, better than nothing I guess. 
VAC Owners: Balanced or Single-Ended Cables???
I am using around 23 feet RCA-RCA Kubala Emotion,that I have used from my Messenger pre to VacRennaisance amp. This was for a short period, but hadno negatives I heard. I have ordered a Phi 300.1, so I will hopefully be able to chime back in here ... 
How good is the Marantz SA-7S1?
Just for the sake of picking only red apples here. I heardthe Esoteric X01 D2 last week , and was very impressed. Mypriority was hearing the amp in the system at the time, butI have since been looking in to the Esoteric's. I would like to know how... 
Amp for EgglestonWorks Speakers?
I owned the Andra 2, and liked them alot. I gave up on themonly because my medium powered tube amps, around 140 wpc,did not have enough power for my taste and listening habits. I did not want a bigger tube amp, or go away from tubes. So, off went ... 
Wilson Maxx2 or Aerial 20T
I have not heard anything above the 10T, and am sure the 20Tis in another league. I have not owned a Wilson since a W3P2in the early 90's. If I were looking like FM540i, I would certainly wonder what the sacrifices may be even though powerand dyna... 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
I am sure the new Cat is worth consideration. At that level,the others that come to my mind are Nick Doshi and Messenger.I am a happy owner of the Messenger, but would love to hearthe Legend or Doshi in my system. I actually have not heardeither. 
Stealth Audio Dream Petite
Thanks John. Not sure how I missed it, but found it thistime. 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
Who's on first !!!