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Amplifier for Kharma CRM 3.2F
I would probably want more power than a 300B amp. 
Tubing an Audio Research VT200?
I would definately call ARC and talk to them about it.Unless Sovtek is amking them custom tubes I find it unlikely a Sovtek 6550C is any different in it's current rating.I know though ARC gear is not easy to retube and bias properly. Suggest getti... 
what this site needs ...
Spelll checcer. Whenn I gett in a hurri, whitch is usually always I misspelll everithing:) 
New Audio Note M2 Preamp
I meant to say it does use parts provided by Peter of Audio Note. I guess I need to proof read 
New Audio Note M2 Preamp
The pre amp does not uses parts provided by Peter of Audio Note. Jimbo, where did you get your information?We have heard compared to M-3, M-5, M6.They actually sound very close to as good as the older M-3. In fact it sounds incredibly good. Better... 
Has anyone demoed Audio Teknes cables?
The Dynaflux are very good. That would be my choice between the two. 
CDP connected Directly to amp with variable ctrl
There has probably bee a million posts you can research about this with different opinions. If you have a good tube preamp I would use over the volume out on my CDP. In most cases. IMHO etc.etc. 
Snell kIIs - LOST All my imaging - help
I think it is the entertainment center. Either pull the speakers farther out into the room or move the center.I had to move my rack because it was destroying my imaging. 
Besides Spectral, what else do I try........
Goldmund! 
Fireworks in an Audio Research VT200
I have had that happen quite a few times with various ARC amps. Usually it is a tube arching.Sometimes it will take out a resistor. I would definately check the tubes at least. 
Suggestions for Balanced DAC Upgrade?
Sorry I didn't read about your price point. Might try to find a used one. Next time I will read more carefully. 
Review: Martin Logan CLS IIZ Speaker
I agree with many of the writers. CLS ranks right up there with Quads in my opinion. Incredible transparency and beautiful to look at also. I found that larger tube amps really fill out the midgrange and just seemed to work the best. I did not lik... 
Suggestions for Balanced DAC Upgrade?
Find a local dealer and audition the Audio Note Dac 2.1 or 3.1 Balanced. Incredible 
Review: Audio Note CDT-2 Transport
It should sit centered. They seem to improve for what seems like forever. 
spend more money on pre or power amp ?
My money goes to the front end.