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VAC Phi 300 or CAT JL2 for the Avalon Vision?
Wondering about the same question myself.Newly, how did u pick the M1.2 in the Lamm line? How does the ML 1.1 compare for the similar output?Thanks 
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Subwoofer ?
Velodyne DD12 
Esoteric X 03 Power Cord and Interconnect Recommen
Shunyata alpha series power cord works great with my X01. 
THIEL CS 2.4 PURCHASE
I used to own Thiel 2.4 and tried a number of amps. u definitely need a high current amp. I highly recommend Pass X250.5 or X350.5, ASL hurriance or KW500. 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
My experience is similar to Jprice. To me 306 is more weighty with more macrodynamics and bass. It does not seem to have as much air or detail as the ayre. The 306 have a higher quality transport. Both are excellent but very different. I suspect p... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay, Tell us how the XA100 compare to the x350.5, please. I am dying to know. Threads don't need approval.Gordon 
Can anyone recommend a smooth, rich CD player?
For smooth and rich cdp at about $1000, I would go with Cary 303/100 or 303/200. Modwright (platinum mod) sony would be even better if you can find one for cheap. 
Lamm ML2.1 and Avalon Eidolon ?
This is no help but on my Eidolon Diamonds, an ASL 60W amp sounded bettered than MF KW500, ASL hurriance. I am wondering what a LAMM would do. I am also having difficulties in picking which Lamm to go with. A dealer, I had spoken with told me ML 2... 
TOTEM forest SF Bay Area
Harmony audio carries Totem & is located in the west portal area of san francsico 
Tube amp $2-3K used
I have never heard the Explorer but I bought Hurricane from Divergent Tech directly. They offer free shipping & possibly 10% discount if you don't have local dealer. You can call Div. tech for local dealers. They are a helpful bunch in tech su... 
Tube amp $2-3K used
I am extremely happy with Antique Sound Lab hurricane & ASL 1009-845. I have the 1009 driving Avalon Diamond and the Hurricane driving Cremona Auditors. They are reliable, easy to bias and do a great job. IMHO, they better CJ 60SE, BAT VK60, C... 
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors/Cremona - Integ Amp
Used a krell 400xi and an ASL hurricane driven directly with Wadia player both combo were very synergistic. It is not hard to find a amp that sounds good with Cremonas or Auditors. Both are way better than the Primare stuff IMHO 
Pass labs X250.5 vs Jeff Rowland Model 10, or 201
Owned 201 & 250.5, Get the pass, way better in all aspects. 
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors - Room Size
20 x 12 feet with speakers on long wall. I did audition both at the dealers. Without subs, Cremona is way better at orchestra and piano music. Auditors are more coherent but overall similar transparency and sound. It lacked bass below 45Hz. With s... 
Thiel CS 2.4 Vs. Harbeth M40?
For the duration i had the Thiels, the midrange is a little dry which made reproduction of midrange piano notes a little glassy. It is less severe when a sub is used. They were superb speaker is many other respect. Both Thiels and Harbeth would ne...