jl35

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Best amp for $550 to mate with the following...
Odyssey Khartago Plus usually go for around $600. Mine was outstanding 
Transparent mm2 Speaker Super vs Ultra
I never bought a new pair, but I believe break-in does help 
Transparent mm2 Speaker Super vs Ultra
Your system is certainly good enough to hear the differences, only you can decide if worth the cost. Transparent does have good resale value. 
Transparent mm2 Speaker Super vs Ultra
Ultra MM2 has very similar sound, but sounds better than Super MM2 in all ways. A lot more expensive too. 
Traveling never going to happen??? need advice
Are you meaning 1500 each way or round trip? 
Help with speaker cable under $500 for new system
Agree with the Oval 9. Have not heard the 12. When checking price be aware there have been three versions of the Oval 9. 
Traveling never going to happen??? need advice
And I would know that when the time came, they will be very difficult to sell... 
inherited Barzilay teak cabinet
Barzilay is good stuff, I have one. They were expensive 20 years ago, no idea current value since probably way too heavy to ship. 
Importance of recapping a SS amp?
The manual for my Pass amp states that the power supply caps can start to deteriorate at 15 years. 
Importance of recapping a SS amp?
All amps age differently depending on design and use. The deterioration is slow and gradual. Maybe your thoughts were started by hearing some subtle differences. Again, Odyssey can best advise you what to do. 
Auralic Aries w NOS DAC
There are two versions of the Aries, with a significant price difference. 
Importance of recapping a SS amp?
If you're concerned, call Odyssey, they have great customer service. 
Auralic Aries w NOS DAC
I am also looking at the Auralic Aries to connect to DAC in my Aesthetix Romulus. I thought that having a good DAC made the Aries a good buy, not wanting to buy a streamer with it's own built in DAC. 
Help with speaker cable under $500 for new system
I think the Cerious cables are an outstanding value. 
Magnepan Mini Desktop
Thank you both. I just set up the three piece system on my desktop and love it. Good to know there are some options too.