keithr

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Which cost more: your system or your car?
retail to retail, my car. 
Zu Soul Superfly
Putting basic room treatments is certainly better than the audiophile who has 10k+ in cables, vibration pods, racks, stones, rca caps, cd demag machines, power conditioning boxes, power cords, voltage machines, etc. unfortunately i know too many o... 
Amp s choices to match with Wilson Sophias ?
you might try a search. this topic has been discussed ad nauseum. 
How close dynaudio s1.4 to c1
I strongly disagree with the statement the 1.4 is 95% of the C1 as well as the statement they have better bass than the C1.To me, the 1.3SE is better than the 1.4. The C1 is in a completely different level---as should a speaker that is over 2x the... 
Zu Soul Superfly
for you Zu guys---i just ordered a Triode 845SE integrated amp for my Definition 2s. It's a 20 watt SET driven by 845s, of course. Can report back on the sound---but the build quality at its price level seems impressive.I also have a Mcintosh MA66... 
Amplifier suggestion for Dynaudio Sapphire
thanks for the comparo Altanpsx--btw, looking at the Stereophile measurements of the Sapphire, forgot that Dynaudio seems to have a bit more aggressive treble in its special release speakers (Special 25, Sapphire, etc).Pass or BAT would probably b... 
speaker cables for Wilson Sophia
I used Acoustic Zens Holograms and it worked out well. I would think Audience would be another good brand to try. 
Amp for Coincident Super Eclipse
Manleys always sound good at shows with Coincident. 
Amplifier suggestion for Dynaudio Sapphire
I agree with Mission. And the way to do this is to purchase BAT, Pass, and Krell amps and figure out which one you like first---then add the tube preamp. With BAT, you probably want a BAT preamp. With Krell you have many options. Pass you need to ... 
Good integraded w/ over 3 optical and a USB input?
Nad M2 i think has most of that stuff. 
Zu Soul Superfly
On the subject of imaging---I think it's a lot more a function of the room and placement, than speaker.Since I had a Rives L1 solution installed in my room, imaging has been very good an every speaker to enter the room.  
Amplifier suggestion for Dynaudio Sapphire
I've owned several pairs of Dyns (1.3SEs, C1s) and heard the Sapphires, but don't think Audio Research would be a good match at all. In general, tube preamp and ss amp would be preferred.BAT and Pass both worked for me---and Krell 400cx was my nex... 
Zu Soul Superfly
I would concur with Zanon that the Druid does not have HF extension for my liking. I have not heard Soul.However, the more expensive brethren do much better in this regard (I own Definition 2s)---not a beryllium tweeter, make no mistake---but I do... 
What amp sounds best with the B&W 803D Speakers?
McIntosh is not owned by B&W. 
BAT or Pass With My Sophia 2s?
I think your Ayon Triton would be the best match. Have you gotten rid of it already? Wilsons really sound great with tubes. I think your move to BAT or Pass would be lateral at best.I really enjoyed the BAT 75SE on them for a long time. I've owned...