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Dali Euphonia speaker
Here's a professional review.http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/dalieuphonia.htm 
Can I run a Pre/Pro thru a Pre-Amp without by-pass
No....it's not necessary, but it's VERY convenient.What about when you need to change the volume several times during the movie? If you're an apartment dweller, like me, fiddling with the volume becomes an art form when watching a movie late at ni... 
HELP- Which SS amp for HT to match VAC tube mains?
Hey Bob,Why don't you just keep the Sim Titan along with the VAC if room is not a concern? You already have it and like it, and you never know when you might need the extra channels. How do you like the VAC match?Jose. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
I've upgraded to the VAC Renaissance from the VAC Standard LE about 2 weeks ago. Conversation with a few 'Goners a month ago really got me interested in the Ren. As "adequate" as the LE was IMO, the Ren is in a different level, as it should be. Bu... 
Impedance issues???
Thanks to all. 
Pre/Pro comparison on these please.
I haven't heard the other 5 on your list, but I can tell you that the B&K Ref 50 is probably not up to par. I had one shortly(about 3 weeks) as a loaner while I was waiting for my pre/pro and I didn't even like it for HT. It was noisy and some... 
information/feedback on dali speakers
I match my Euphonia MS4s with a SS amp (Sim Titan) and a tube pre (VAC)/dac (Audio Note). Fatigue is not an issue for me. The only form of fatigue I get is walking up 10 feet to the transport and changing the CDs ;-) OK, I admit it, I'm a lazy spo... 
Best tube preamp w/ HT bypass under 8K.
Jcvr777,The VAC Renaissance is actually at the top of my list along with the Hovland HP-200. Any opinions on it?Thanks,Jose. 
Best tube preamp w/ HT bypass under 8K.
Thanks for both responses. Soundlogic,The VTL 7.5 is too much of a preamp for me. I have no room for 2 chassis, but I can swing a small power supply. I should've also made it clear that the 8K price I posted is MSRP.Any other suggestions???Thanks ... 
Who R U?
Hello everyone,I'm Jose. I'm 40 years old, 41 in a few days, May 7th. And please... feel free to send presents my way ;-). I'm single, never been married but have been with my girlie and her 7 yr old son, Kyle, for about 5 years. Luckily she toler... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
So...we've got a couple of Klein fans. I use to ride an '93 Adroit (Gator-linear fade, full XTR, pre Trek days) for 8 yrs. up until 2 years ago when I bougth the Seven. The aluminum ride just got too harsh for me. I still have the frame ' coz it's... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
My Seven Sola. A sub 20 lb. titanium dream! 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
Kevin Hayes from VAC is a pleasure to deal with. He's never pushy and is always very pleasant. I've had numerous conversations with him and even for a "newbie" like myself, he's never lost patience. I'm currently looking into the Renaissance MKII ... 
Review: Dali Euphonia MS4 Speaker
I've had the MS4 for about 6 months now and they are anything but bright. I KNOW bright. I guess like everything, system matching is important. They are actually a tad on the warm side which I really like. 
Best DVD Player $2000.00 new or used
I've owned the PMDT from what seems like the beginning of time. It was a major pain in the a$$ and I've had many chances to trade-up to a different player. I've tried the Meridian 596, Sim Audio Stellar, Camelot Round Table, etc and none were clos...