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Odyssey Audio Kismet integrated amp.
I have a Khartago Stereo (with a few upgrades) and I love it. I can't afford Pass and I have zero desire for anything else. He has his detractors but I am not one of them. I hauled that thing to a friend's and we rocked the house with his 30.7's. ... 
Upgrading Cartridge - $1000 Soup'er Holiday Edition
@ozzy62  This will work wit the GR's arm (compliance)?  
Upgrading Cartridge - $1000 Soup'er Holiday Edition
@avanti1960  first cart I looked up was the Cadenza Blue because you posted about it and we have the same table and pre. Out of my price league but very curious. I know you had the Art9 as well and thats right there so I will look further into it.... 
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Thanks @donsachs  Merry Christmas!  
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
@daodao 100% with you muisically and about Decware. I have Heresy IV;s running with an Odyssey Khartago with tons of upgrades. Unless I can someday get a pass amp I have no desire for any other amp. Word of caution, because this is happening in my... 
Upgrading Cartridge - $1000 Soup'er Holiday Edition
@noromance  Thats sort of my unofficial go to cart for the reasons you stated. There's so many out there I wanted to maybe try a new flavor. 👍  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@dsper  I’ve been interested in the Don Sachs for a while. Nothing but great words spoken about it.  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Anyone know anything about Brown Audio Labs? Seem to be tube based and seems a great deal for the money.   Someone SHF mentioned them which I the first I’d heard of them. https://www.brownaudiolabs.com  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Does Primare fit into this conversation? Just curious  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@avanti1960  I had been looking at the RP-1 but read the RP5 is better. The RH-5 is interesting but without a second set of variable outs I’m not sure how I’d run subs.  Rogue is a brand I’m interested I for sure. Too bad Sutherland doesn’t make a... 
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@charles7  I believe he is referring to this http://sanderssoundsystems.com/products/preamplifier      
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@oddiofyl  100% agree and I feel like that’s where I’m at. I like my line stage but it’s the only piece that hasn’t “wow’d me” from its install. I feel like a great line stage for the money is where I can make that leap.  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@mitch2  thanks. To your ears does the Hattie achieve that “band/artist in your room” sense of presence? Do you feel the sound has adequate weight and dimension?  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@mitch2  wow. So tell me how it sounds. Super interested.  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@unsound  I’ve seen the SF2 used recently. Was going to ask about that.