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Amps for jm lab mini-utopia - - any suggestions?
I second or third the tube idea. Find a Music Reference RM-9 MK II or a RM-200. It will take the "mechanical" edge off the minis (no one can tell me they don't have it), and you'll love the extreme realism of the soundstage and be surprized at the... 
Usher and Kharma Speakers
If you have $8k to spend on a set of speakers you have a lot of listening to do as your options are enviable.Kharma has made some of the finest speakers on the planet.In that price range, don't forget to audition the Revels and Piegas.Take the $8k... 
Amp recommendations: Wanted, Bass and Dynamics
I know that passive pre's have a reputation for lack of extremes, but without getting too deep into the philosophies of why on earth we should accept that an active "gain" stage is needed to primarily Reduce the signal, I would like to expect that... 
THE Eternal dissatisfied
The Mini Utopias also really sing with the Rogue 120 monoblocks. By nature, I find the minies very articulate, but a bit too analytical. With the 120's you don't lose the resolution and you do get very good bass, but they take the "mechanical" edg... 
Best tube amp for my system ---- 1k used????
Thank you for the recommendations. Upon doing more research, soul searching, and some pocket searching as well, I've decided on the Music Reference RM-9 II. I'll have it tomorrow! I had my mind on one for a while now.Next question will be "What $6... 
Your Best Moment of Audio Exuberance
At the Hi-Fi Farm.....YBA CD player to Audio Note Ongaku amp to Karma Ceramique speakers. Robbie Robertson's Songs for Native Americans Track 8 "Words of...." OH, MY GOD! Even my wife would have been impressed with this one!