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PS Audio Stellar Phono
I replaced an Avid Pellar with one, very satisfied, detailed , quiet. excellent build quality. opinions vary , if you have a bright system with silver cables you might find it bright, I'm running  PS audio BHK, With Cardas golden ref cabling. just... 
Bi-Wire Jumpers
well then again maybe I'll leave well enough alone. very happy with the jumper arrangement. 
Bi-Wire Jumpers
They didn't recommend it just has it as an option, but if I were them I would do something other than that jumper plate, its a poor conductor . they are fine sounding speakers though, my third pair of sonus Fabers.. 
Who Has A BHK 250 & How Do You Like It?
I too have the BHK pre and 250 combo, I would say neutral as well, I replaced some Ayre 5 series, that gear was warm . So far very happy. Revealing but not bright. As has been said many times it depends on what you pair it with. Good luck 
PS Audio or Ayre?
Big ayre fan , had the whole 5 series set up for years. Thought it couldn’t get better, then went ps audio Bhk , a whole different level , by a large margin. Better on every aspect of the things you want from aa system.  
Thought on Ayre K-5xeMP with PSAudio BHK 250
Did You ever put this combo together ? if so how did it turn out. 
just an observation for comment
alot of folks making great points. i too have had the occasional new record or reissue sound great, but as much bad as good, and at thirty to forty dollars a pop , with better tech. and materials at forty bucks i should be impressed more than 50% ... 
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremona M's
Im having great results with the AYRE V5-xe. but my cremonas are the originals , not the m's 
am i done ?
i may try the cardas between amp and preamp,if i find a set at a price. but as i sit here listening to a sacd of elton johns tumbleweed connection, im pretty taken. yes it is an addicting hobby, 
Sonus Faber Cremona vs. Cremona M again, I know
i have the original cremonas, ayre gear. last year i swithched to the analysis plus silver ovals. that seem to balance things out. lots of detail but still smooth. very happy with this combo. 
Neutral Sounding Silver Cables?
analysis plus 
Classic records reissue - very disappointing
ive found its hit or miss with most new records, with a few exeptions, RTI has been very good, and the niel young , and neko case albums have great sound quality. i posted about this subject awhile back. there really is no excuse for a thirty doll... 
Sonus Faber Amati Homage Vs B & W 802d
i found the sonus faber a superior speaker, with in store auditions. ended up with cremonas due to the lack of funds . have also spoke with a few people that have come to the same conclusion, but opinions vary. good luck. 
My last pre-amp, Rowland Capri or Ayre K5xe ?
i'll second the ayre. own a k5xemp with matching amp.happy as can be. good luck 
Best amp for Polk LSi15
back when had them i had a denon amp pushing them , and remeber being pretty happy with the sound.