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Advice for integrated amps
I suggest you listen to the Jeff Rowland Concentra Integrated amp. Very musical, etc. I have one and like it very much. 
Last CD purchase; M.L. 39 or Wadia 850?
Wadia has discontinued the Model 850. The new model numbers are the 831 (~$4,000)and the 861 ($7950) are due out approx. June (date is not firm). I recommend Wadia over the ML. thanks.. 
Red Rose Music by Mark Levinson
Red Rose Music is open for business in New York City. Please see their web site at http://www.redrosemusic.com/. Since thery only sell in New York, they want to send me their System so I can listen (or, I could fly from California to NY). I decide... 
The Best Audio Dealer
Music Lovers in Berkeley, CA is very good. They listen to your needs and then help you assemple the components you need to match your budget. 1995 El Dorado Avenue Berkeley, CA 94707 Tel: (510) 558-1000 Fax: (510) 558-0253 
Anyone try a VK-D5SE yet?? (vs Wadia?)
I am also interested in comparisons on the above 2 units. The BAT Upgrade from VK-D5 to the SE version is $1,200 (see BAT Web Site for upgrade details). Wadia has discontinued the Model 850. The new model numbers are the 831 (~$4,000)and the 861 (... 
Best loudspeaker on the 3k range???
ProAc 2.5 Speaker is recommended. I suggest you either increase your budget or look at a used 2.5 speaker. good luck. 
Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry
I recently purchased the Jeff Rowland Concentra integrated amp for my ProAc 2.5 Speakers (also use Meridian 508.20 CD Player). This combination sounds very good to my ears and you might want to consider it. My experience with Levinson is their equ... 
Comments on the Bow Wazoo Integrated amp
It is my understanding that Bow Technologies product line was limited (not enough models) to make the business model work for a US Based Distributor. 
Speakers to beat wife-factor ?
Please review ProAc 2.5 Speakers, Totem Forest and the Soliloquy 5.3 Speakers. Also Vienna Acoustics Beethoven (3.2)and Joseph Audio RM25si. good luck. 
Any comments on the Mark Levinson #383?
Done. I listened to and bought the Jeff Rowland Concentra integrated amp. It is an excellent unit, very musical and sounds great. I am using the ProAc 2.5 Speakers and the Meridian 508.20. thanks...... 
Good 2 way speaker
ProAc 2.5 Speaker is one you should consider. 
Spectral Amp
Spectral recommends MIT cables for their equipment. While some people have used other mfg cables, this is an area of concern you should consider before purchasing Spectral. I also find their equipment a little dry and not musical to my ears (my op... 
CODA Equipment
Please see their web site for more info as per the following: http://www.coda-continuum.com/home/index.html The CODA Legacy The genesis of CODA Technologies began in March of 1985. Originally incorporated as Continuum Electronics, an independent d... 
hales,dunlavy,legacy,dynaudio,Etc.HELP
After months of listening and asking similar questions, I decided to forget what other people said and just listen to the my music. I used 5 CD's from my collection that I had heard many times. I finally purchased the ProAc 2.5 Speakers and love t... 
Power Amp for Sonus Faber Electa Amatour
I use the Bow Technologies Wazoo integrated amplifier for my Sonus Faber Electra Speakers. The unit sells for around $3,500, is very smooth, very musicial and I suggest you listen to it in your system. The Sonus Faber Musica Integrated amplifier i...