james3

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Integrated Amplifier for Paradigm Studio 20 v5
You may want to try the Anthem 225 or NAD 375BEE. Paradigm actually owns Anthem. Should be a good match. 
Is there anything better than Rega Planet up $600
I would vote for a Musical Fidelity X-Ray V3. The model is not being sold in the US anymore. You may be able to find a good deal here on Audiogon. The price for this particular unit has started to drop. Add the MF tube buffer and you will have a w... 
What CD player to use with Musical Fidelity X-150
I'm trying to smooth out the X-150 a little. The Marantz is good but the disc read times are worse than a dial-up connection. I also have very little SACD's (5). A real good dedicated redbook player that I can hold on to for a few years is what I ... 
What CD player to use with Musical Fidelity X-150
Sorry about that. $1,000.00 
I need some direction
Thanks for the input,As much as I would like to go up the YBA line I also want to stay married to my wife. I may have to wait a little while before parting with $$$ for a Passion 200.The Placette seems nice but I want to keep my system as simple a... 
Pls advise on budget integrated or pre/power comb.
I'm curious about the Jolida I have dealer in the area. I will be checking realtraps.com & rivesaudio.com too. I've read some good things about the older Plinius models. But I'm still leaning towards the Audio Refinement I'll keep it on my sho...