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Magico A3 vs. Focal Kanta 2
ei001hThe Elipsa SE and your Mc gear are from the same company and have been voiced together and as such just go together.  In addition it's voicing would be more in line with your musical preferences.  Also consider that much like your Mc gear th... 
Magico A3 vs. Focal Kanta 2
From that list with your gear my choice would be the Elipsa SE.  
Need power amp recommendations for system
Just a word of warning to the OP from my personal experience and that of friends with the BHK preamp, it does not always play nice with either strictly SE amps or even ones with "convenience" XLR inputs.  It is a synergistic pairing with the BHK a... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Just more self serving nonsense from everybody involved in or around this company for the past several months.   
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Mark sent me one with the 1800 because of the shipping delay but I never tried it as I am happy with the TWL power cord loom.   
Looking for AMP relacement
The new Parasound JC-5 is now available from Audio Advisor with next day shipping and the Bryston's are always a safe as far as sound, reliability and warranty. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
That's the same one a CPT dealer pointed me to when all of the problems started at the end of the year.  They were on Ebay too at one point. 
Tube suggestions for hybrid integrated amp
Call Andy at Vintage Tube Service. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
DevWhile I like mine there is no way I would order a product directly from Mark at this point in time.  Even when they were in "regular production" it took me almost three months.   
Legacy Focus SE or Magico A3
jafantThe Audia Flight distributor in the US is Paul Manos in Boston.  Great guy also owns a B&M store.   paulm@hifiservices.com 
Upgrade from ADS L1230
If you like the ADS sound and I did back in the day but want newer in same vein look to Aerial Acoustics. I still have two pairs of ADS monitors here in storage and my son has my L810 II's I bought new.  
Pre and Amp Suggestions
There are several dealers where you should be able to get the BHK preamp and 250 amp new within your budget. Their customer support and forum group make them an even better buy. 
Have a OCM 200 power amp
Balanced mode is Mono operation only in Stereo mode it is SE.   
Preamp Advice Needed - Gryphon Amp - Currently ARC Ref5se
Gryphon has a newly announced preamp coming soon. 
Best Rocking Speakers 15K and Under
If these will pass the decor and WAF tests they will alleviate your concerns about off-axis sound and the ability to Rock.  I have had the model below the M3 TM for two years and they do all you are asking for.  Also Clayton has a  120 day free tr...