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Exemplar Audio - What's Needed In High End Audio
I've been buying John's gear second hand for over a decade.People who know his stuff will snatch it up. 
Best integrated up to $6000
eXemplar eXception Integrated. 50wpc 
Which components are "stupid good"?
eXemplar eXception SE-Linecan make a $100k sound system sound twice as good. 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
who downsizes?The current is always best, isn't it?Full reference eXemplar system with Stillpoints throughout. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
If you want to be even further baffled, add a WA Quantum fuse chip to it.Like you said, it'd be a waste of time to try to explain the difference it makes. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
charles, you misunderstand.I have one.  I can hear the [huge] difference it makes.  I agree it's well worth the money.I remain dumbfounded as to how this is possible. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Mine.The first time I heard Avant Garde Duos they bested anything I'd heard until that point.  That's when I knew that high efficiency speakers were the answer.Now I have eXemplar Horns with Karlson subs.I have yet to hear anything better, anywhere. 
In need of amp upgrade suggestions
50wpc seems like it'd be enough for 95db efficient speakers.If you're in the the SF Bay Area, you're welcome to hear what his electronics sound like. 
Best integrated amps under $9k
if WAF isn't a factor....https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t35.0-12/12398773_10154260081256729_2040975578_o.jpg?oh=1171d414ee561e2a9d5eca591efe7725&oe=56748F4C  
Best integrated amps under $9k
Speakers at 92db/1w/1m that would be a max of 108db or so at 50w/1mI’m using a 300b set that’s 8wpc with speakers that are 102db so that gets me about 111db.  Previously I was using 2a3 amps that are 3.5wpc and the added power did make a pretty si... 
In need of amp upgrade suggestions
Curious why you have no comment on my recommendation.Are you unfamiliar with eXemplar Audio? 
speaker cable for exemplar system
I eventually got eXemplar portal stuff. 
Best integrated amps under $9k
I just posted this in a different thread but it bears repeating:http://www.exemplaraudio.com/integrated.htmlAt $5500 it's well below your $9k ceiling, but it's as good as it gets with respect to sound quality.  I've been buying John's stuff for ye... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I'm dumbfounded.I don't understand how this little thing can make such a difference. 
In need of amp upgrade suggestions
Check out John Tucker's new integrated.http://www.exemplaraudio.com/integrated.htmlDon't let it's price deceive you. It's a giant killer.  Paul Wakeen of Stillpoints just had one of these commissioned for his personal system.If you're in the SF Ba...