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Audio Research Reference 2 vs. Lamm LL
I also own a Lamm LL@ and tend to agree with all that has been commented here - it is a very musical unit, very dynamic and dead-quiet. 
Audio Note, Lamm, 1st Sound with McIntosh 275?
I own a Lamm LL2 and is the best preamp U have had including some very good units like Gryphon, Jadis and Manley. Saying that, Iwould len more towards a McIntosh preamp giving your current system configuration. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I shoudl add and join the Sonus Faber Guarneri, I will hardly let them go. 
Most musical integrated amp you have heard?
Mike - Do you know if they have a distributor in the US? 
Jeff Rowland Sound
Hi Dave!I had the DM100 with the Elektra, as well with the Anthileon, for the S100 I had the Bel Canto - all Gryphon.As for Rowland, I had the Consonance for the Model 1 and 2, and the Consumate for Model 8 - all JRDG.Good point.Fernando 
Jeff Rowland Sound
Rleff- I am back to tubes now with a short period with SET, now I am resting with a class A Jadis amp.Almost all my life with Rowland amps were with Avalon speakers (you might be aware off the business/friendship relationship of Neil and Jeff year... 
Most musical integrated amp you have heard?
Musicality is unfortunatly a very subjective topic, and of course an integrated amp depends on each system overall setup, not to mention music tastes, room shape/size and prefered source (Lp, Digital, etc..)Hard call indeed - 
Jeff Rowland Sound
I owned the Model 1, 2 and jumped all the way to the 8 (no battery pack) some years back driving my previous Avalon speakers, I could not tell of any "house-sound" except from the fact thet they were all great in my system - natural, musical and d... 
Apple TV vs Wadia 170i?
Audiofun - I just ordered a glass TosLink! thanks for the heads-up! 
Apple TV vs Wadia 170i?
I just had the opportunity to listen to the Benchmark DAC at a friends place which I am very familiar of, and agree on the "bright" presentation the unit has, I removed it from my wish list right away. 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
Sound interesting Hei83, the Wadia is a great sounding product - it is a shame that it is not easy to interact with thou. 
Apple TV vs Wadia 170i?
I have had both of them - and I liked the Wadia atad better in terms of resolution, but the Apple TV ergonomics and user interfase is a big plus.Would it be nice to have a coax/AES-SBU digital out from this box?Next step is surely a Mac Mini runni... 
In search of the right SS integrated amp
In my list appears the Boulder, Vitus, Burmester and Gryphon amps in SS mode. But you can also try a power amp driven thru a passive preamp (small footprint) like the Axiom - it worked for my for a long time. 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
I started collecting wrist watches to stop buying-selling audio gear (I regret selling MANY of them) - now I have two monsters to feed!!!! 
Audible illusions Modulus 3A or Klyne 6L
you just missed the CAT preamp to name three of the mose regarded, sensible choices of preamps - I am sure any of them will match with your described setup with no issues.