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Power amp to complement a Levinson 32 preamp
If you can, get a levinson amp (if you like the sound) I have a 38S pre and 334 amp and the synergy is to die for. Their strengths complement each other and do not get in the way! Other amps are fine but something is to be said for synergy! Plus t... 
Sonus Faber Grand Piano's what amp are u running?
My setup includes; Cardas Quadlink 5 cable all around, with a Levinson 38S preamp, the Proceed CDP and Levinson 334 amp with the Piano's. I'm getting great results in a medium size room. I listen to a varity of music; jazz, some classical, new age... 
Phono Preamp Needs
Thanks to all for your input! 
Review: Mark Levinson 38S
Thanks: But it's a little out of reach unless I win the lotto. 
Review: Sonus Faber Grand Piano Speaker
I just picked up a pair 2 weeks ago and right out of the box they sounded very good. I can't wait til they settle in and break in. (A follow up review will be forth comming) I noticed that there is alot of air around the instruments. And bass resp... 
Phono Preamp Needs
I'm using two cartridges right now (just got back into vinyl) a sonus w/0.4 and a micro acoustic 2002e, it doesn't state it on the box but I believe that it's around the same as the sonus.Thanks 
What's a good amp to pair with SF Grd Piano Home
Thanks to all that responded. 
Personal speaker evolution
All:Remember them this way:1965 - Speakers w/Voice of Music turntable1969 - Voice of Music Speakers1970 - Jensen Speakers1973 - Jensen Speakers1979 - Allison 4's (I think, top firing mid/woofer)1982 - Dahlquist (3 way)1983 - Bozak (monitor w/ meta... 
Personal amp evolution
All:Don't know the model numbers but remember them this way: 1965 - Voice of Music Turntable w/Speakers 1969 - Standard (100wpc receiver)(company's long gone) 1971 - Sony (100wpc?) Receiver 1973 - Sony Integrated 75wpc 1979 - NAD 50wpc? amp and NA... 
What's a good amp to pair with SF Grd Piano Home
I'd like to stay with a solid state amp. I'm running a ML 38S pre amp with Proceed CDP mostly CD's, Looking for a good match for it (38S) and the speakers. Thinking about the Sunfire Sig. , ML 331 or 334 and either the Classe or Bryston. Thanks 
Which preamps if any combine all these features?
Try any of the Levinson's, either on the used market or something new (depending on your budget). I have a 38S converted to 380S status and it's very flexible. 6 inputs (2-balance and 4-rca), remote, mute, invert polarity, balanced/rca outputs, ta... 
Neutral preamps
If you haven't please try any of the levinson's (38, 38S, 380, or 380S). I have factory upgraded 38S to 380S status and it is smooth and quite and fast. It works well with every amp I've tried with it. Give it a try.