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Green Mountain Audio still in business?
Just joined the Green Mountain family.These Europas are some terrific speakers.Probably the most coherent speakers I have heard to date.Still love my maggies thou.Can't choose between the two.So I will keep them both.My hats off to Roy for designi... 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
Hello Fmtien....I had a fellow Agoner nice enough to email me with his impressions of the SE version as well.He likes them so much he's dumping his Nautilus 805s! Thanks for the info..I am looking at the SE upgraded version.I may go this route and... 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
Since drivers can be ordered online.I am really not concerned about the warranty.I think I read some where theses are upgraded thru a company here in the States as well.Parts quality looks pretty good as they are thou. 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
Thanks Cdma I may just order me a pair if thats the case. 
Speaker suggestions?
I think Carolina Audio and Audio Note are two brands that work well near walls.Maybe some of the owners of these speakers will chime in.Good Luck! 
warmer pre-amp for Adcom GFA 555II
Gabus you can email Joe.His Agon username is Jpzhou.He normally auctions the Dareds on Audiogon and Ebay.I have no affiliation with this company ..just a happy customer.I think there's one or two Dared dealers on this site as well.The A versions a... 
warmer pre-amp for Adcom GFA 555II
Hello Gabus,I and another Agoner have had great results using a Dared SL-2000a tubed preamp with the 585 Adcoms.It has plenty of gain and matches nicely with the impedence.It is extremely quiet no hums or hiss. You also get a RF remote all for aro... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Damn it!! Muralman1 I'am jealous LOL!!! 
Green Mountain Audio still in business?
I talked to Roy a while back for over an hour on the phone.Very nice guy ..maybe one day I will get a chance to try out a pair of his speakers. Right now thou I'am addicted to Magnepans.IT'S LIKE A DRUG!!! JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET OFF THE HIGH!! 
Carver Pro ZR1600
There's a lot of talk and review of the Carver Pros on http://www.audioasylum.com here's a link to one review.http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=amp&n=21654&highlight=carver+pro&r=&session= 
Preamps for $300 to match with B&K st-140?
A preamp can only give you whats there to begin with.Also the sensitivity of your amplifier will be a factor.I haven't used the Dared on a B&K. But from trying it with a modified Dynaco ST 120 60 wpc paired with Solilquy 6.3s and Paradigm 20v3... 
Suggestions for someone who wants to get in tubes
Tubed preamp matched with SS power amp is the best way to start with tubes IMHO.There's quite a few tube preamps out there for around $500.00 or less.Cary,Audio Note,Jolida,Golden tube,Conrad Johnson all can be had used in this price range. New ..... 
Carver Pro ZR1600
Glad your enjoying the Carvers!Happy Listening! 
Omega Speakers
Maybe Duke aka Audiokinesis will chime in .I think he's a Omega dealer. 
Preamps for $300 to match with B&K st-140?
How about an Adcom 565 preamp. These sell for between $200.00 and $300.00 used.Known for it's neutrality..it will probably do the trick.