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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. 
Amp or Integrated for Dali MS4
Very happy with late generation Pass X250 with MS4's, past 3 years. Also use Rowland Capri. 
amp/preamp for snell b minor
I had B-Minors for 7 years. My favorite combination was Classe Twenty Five (not DR-25) and Classe Six mkll. Never tried tubes. 
Pass X1 and Rowland Capri Preamps
Agree. My Capri replaced an ARC LS25 and an ARC Ph1. 
Pass X1 and Rowland Capri Preamps
Hi Dgaylin, What did you replace the Capri with?