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My last pre-amp, Rowland Capri or Ayre K5xe ?
Very happy with the Capri, which replaced an ARC LS25mkll. The volume control is great. Great value too, and if you want analog the phono card is also a great value. 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Dali Euphonia MS5 
Hi, need help with Snell Type a iii
More power would be great. 200 watts per channel or more. Spikes are essential too. 
Lexicon RT-20 for SACD
I have been very happy with the RT-20 as a CD and DVD player, and had forgotten it did SACD. Certainly sounds worth a try. Thanks. 
1970's receivers and integrated amps...
I have had (and still have) many, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sansui Luxman, Marantz, JVC and others. I love the vintage gear but am always ultimately disappointed in it's perfornce. My favorite was a Yamaha CA-810 Integrated updated by Randy Young, and it w... 
Speakers on floor?
I liked the Bedrock Stands in my medium sized room. Money back guarantee and good resale value too, if you use them for a while. I also used them successfully with small floor standers without the extreme tilt back. 
Mr. Moody
I was lucky enough to have a chance to speak with Mr. Moody after a concert at the U of Virginia 30 years ago. An incredible concert, and a even more incredible person. 
Have you ever got emotionally attached
ESS amt 1b 
Thiel CS 2 2 vs Snell C IV
I have owned and enjoyed many Snell speakers. According to the Snell website and Stereophile, the Snell V was also a Kevin Voecks design. 
Transparent cables MM and MM2
I recently replaced Ultra XL bi-wire speaker cable with Super MM, and find it much more of an improvement than expected. 
What's First, Interconnects or Speaker?
I use Transparent Audio cables. They recommend source to pre first, speaker cables second, pre to amp third. 
Integrated Amplifier for ERA D4/D5 Speakers
I am very pleased with Era 4 with both Onkyo A-9555 and original Decco. 
Creek 5350 SE vs YBA YA 201
I have not compared, but am very happy with the YA-201 in bedroom system, running a pair of Vienna Haydn Grands. 
Best used preamp for $1500?
Jeff Rowland Capri 
Monitors for a small room - please help
I am using a YBA YA-201 Integrated and Vienna Haydn Grands in a small room, and I very happy with the combination. I am also very pleased with the Vienna Bach Grands, a small floor stander, in a small room.