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Gryphon Apex Stereo vs Mephisto Solos
What would be the greatest improvement in terms of SQ between a new Commander preamp or new Mephisto mono amps in a system composed of Essence momo amps and a Pandora preamp?  
Issue with ARC Ref 110 amp
Thanks BIF I’m pretty sure it’s one of the driver tubes and I’ve resolved to change all tubes. Hopefully that’ll solve the issue. 
Issue with ARC Ref 110 amp
Thanks guys. After replacing speaker cables and moving IC cables to a different preamp input, the fuse doesn’t blow anymore but I can hear a subtle, high-pitch hiss on the right twitter. It’s not there all the time but comes and goes and starts to... 
Shunyata interconnect cables experience
Would you recommend Shunyata or Synergistic Research for ARC and Wilson speakers. Thanks 
Recommendation for new cables
Thanks everyone. I’ve now narrowed my search to either Shunyata or Synergistics. 
Recommendation for new cables
What line of Purist? 
New floor stand speakers
Does anybody have experience with the above speakers: Crystal Minimissimo, Magico S1.5, Wilson Sabrina? I'm currently using Proac Response 4, which sund great but I am now looking for smaller size speakers, provided that sound is not compromised. ... 
Advice on new cables
What do you mean? 
Advice on new cables
My current MIT cables are the following: Shotgun AC1 power cables; Shotgun S3 balanced interconnects; and Shotgun S3 speaker cables. 
Advice on new cables
Thanks. I am exactly looking for more dynamics and rhythm without loosing warmth. 
Advice on new cables
Anybody else? Heard good things about Auditorium 23 speaker cables. 
New amp recommendations
Grimace, thanks but I don't need an integrated amp. I am looking for a good preamp to match my onkyo amp. 
New amp recommendations
I'll keep the Onkyo amo. Still undecided between ARS LS26 and Ref.3 preamp (both of which I will try to audition). Is the Ref.3 worth 2k euros more than the ls26 (used)? 
New amp recommendations
What about the smaller ar ls26? 
New amp recommendations
I've found a nice used REF3 for a reasonable price. Should I get it? Also, can you please recommend some good, reasonably priced speaker and IC cables? I've heard good things about Emprical Design cables. Thanks.