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The ultimate integrated amp.
I've just sold ALL my system having to downsize as well.A SS intergrated amp is what I'm going to go with.This is based on heresay... If you're going to stay strictly SS.In no particular order:Jeff Rowland ConcertoBlue Circle NSCSBel Canto eVo 2iE... 
Amp for Shahinian Obelisks?
I recently (two weeks ago) sent an email to Shahinian asking a question that is not answered on the website.A reply was received late the following day.From the Shahinian website:Electronics Contrary to some feedback we have received, our loudspea... 
Just ordered the Jungson 88D Luxury Edition.
Tube pre is without a doubt, in my mind, the best way to go with a ss amp.At least with a tube pre some tube swapping can be done.With solid state what you get is what you got. 
Cabinet finish.....
Take a cabinet into your local Pratt & Lambert paint dealer talk to him about available options.He might tell you to just steel wool the cabinets and then use a gloss finish polyureathane. Multiple, as in 7-8, coats with a steel wooling in bet... 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
The new Blue Circle unit is just so-so? 
Amp for Shahinian Obelisks?
Interesting product. A compnay that's been in the speaker business for 30 years and who sends the vast majority of there product to Europe and Japan. 
Amp for Shahinian Obelisks?
Off the topic of amps, I'd never heard of these speakers until now.What is the most endearing quality of the Obelisk's? 
Audio Note Kondo
Regarding Audio Note...http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=general&n=37527 
Better AM reception.... any ideas?
I've a Tivoli radio (table top version) and it's AM section is nothing to write home about. 
Upgrade time way past : Amp/Pre or Int for $1000
Bang for the buck...Don't overlook one of the AMC units for sale here at Audiogon.Excellent sound and you'll have money left over.I, in no way shape or form have ANYTHING to do with any party's selling the AMC units.Just had one once upon a time a... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
noise issues, see www.silentpcreview.com 
What would you change?
Clean all connections.As stated earlier, check your tubes. I've a LS-15 and put in some Ediswan tubes. Real smooth. 
smaller speaker suggestions
She let's me go play golf ANY time I want and never reminds me about her levity. For that alone I'm willing to make sacrifices. 
smaller speaker suggestions
Thanks.About the stands, we do realize they are a necessary evil.She just wants something that doesn't "look" so large.I'd imagine there might even be some small towers that would fit the bill. I don't know about placement when it comes to towers. 
Need help in picking a good preamp/processor
Is now a good time to upgrade?I was very nearly about to upgrade my HT front end. However after much reading I'm not so sure now is the time. For the money we're talking about spending to not have the latest and greatest, is well, a waste of money...