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Cary SA 200,2
Just an update from me. I ended up getting the Cary SA 200.2 and Cary SLP 03 from the Audio Connection. Stellar combination!! I even like it better than the ARC Ref 5/Sim Audio W7 combo I had. I have had them for a a few months and I don't even th... 
Best "small footprint" speaker between $600-1000
I have owned the VSA VR-1s and the Green Mountain Audio Europa and I agree those are excellent choices and are great buys, especially on the used market. I also own Mark and Daniel monitors and you should be able to pick these up on the used marke... 
Best speakers in the 3000 -5000 range
Well don't hold back Audiozen, let us have it. :). 
Comments on Amphion Speakers, Please
I just heard my old pair at my brother in laws place. His room is inherently better than mine and the sound is excellent. Good dynamics, warmth, and extension. Don't hear much about Amphion on the boards, but this is a very underrated brand for sure. 
Cary SA 200,2
I have heard the 200.2 with the SLP 03 combination and it is amazing. Just from doing a search on the SLP 03, it doesn't seem really highly regarded and some even bag on it a little. But, when it comes to synergy this combo really has it. 
Why magic at 80 db?
yeah, I noticed that too on just about every system I have put together. I think it is a major challenge to put together a system that really comes to life at DB less than 80. So between 80 to 85 is where I mainly listen. From a hearing protection... 
Anyone ever hear Volent Paragon VL-4 Loudspeakers
looks interesting. Six Moons gave it a good review. 
Is preamp remote volume a deal breaker for you?
absoultely a deal breaker. I have a laptop as my source and I can switch cds/songs very easily. Becuase different recordings have different volume levels, I need to adjust often. I also have my 2 channel set up hooked into tv so I need input selec... 
Amp more important than speakers?
I think the room/speaker interaction has to be addressed first and foremost. Some speakers work better in certain types of rooms or some designs are better for small rooms ect..I was always trying to fix my system with new gear. I could take that ... 
Integrateds with DAC?
ModWright has an integrated coming out with a USB DAC option as well. 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
I have a 100 watt solid state amp that controls my speakers better than a 150 watt solid state and a 400 watt digital amp that I tried. 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
This Sims are very high current so I doubt you need more power. The W-7 is more than capable. 
Cary C306 Solid state preamp
Yes it is strange that Cary released something like 4 preamps in 2005. The SLP 05, C-306, SLP 03, and the solid state version of the 03. Since then, nothing in the preamp category. There is a review of the C-306 online that has to be translated an... 
Cary C306 Solid state preamp
Not a whole lot out there. I wonder what it is like compared to their SLP 05? Apparently it was the last pre Dennis Had designed before retirement. 
Herron VTSP-3A
Cool Thanks Wig. I guess I should have read the manual some more. :).