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Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor and Krell
I prefer the 1.3SEs to the Auditors as well. Different sound, but a lateral move at best 
Best Amp/Preamp/CD or DAC for Wilson Watt Puppy 7
Re: the Halcro. I found the DCD/Halcro system at my dealer phenomenal on the Wilson W/Ps and Sophias. True synergy. Never had power issues as well. In fact, had to turn down the music more often. 
use of treatments and sound consultant
Michael,Perhaps Rives Audio can help? I am going to do a Level 2 room acoustics soon I think.I am sure the dealer who does the analysis will have room treatments and people who can install them (of course, not free) 
Best Amp/Preamp/CD or DAC for Wilson Watt Puppy 7
How do you like the BAT/Rowland combo? Try any other preamps?I have some 201s coming in to check out with my 31SE on my Sophias....I'm sure they are not the same as the Lamms, but then again they are much more inexpensive :) 
AA capitole mk2 VS. Wadia 861
The 301 isn't close sounding to an 861. Drawing a conclusion from that isn't fair.From what i've read, the AA can be more natural, the Wadia more accurate (and I owned an 861 and won't speculate on the AA despite hearing it at shows/demos numerous... 
Best Plasma sony,pioneer.Panasonic ?
I will concede to Kal that I am speculating on HD-DVDO/Panny performance vs. the Fujitsu.Yes, you have another box, albeit only 1 cable to the panel, so I think it depends on the installation which way is easiest. I have debated getting an HD-DVDO... 
upgrading from cary 306-200
I had both Cary 306 and Wadia 861 at the same time...it wasn't close (and it shouldn't for msrp diff). Wadia was superior in every way.That said, now I would look to try an EMM Labs unit first... 
speakers with BAT
I called BAT once, and they use Dunlavy IVs and Avantgarde Duos to test equipment. 
Best Plasma sony,pioneer.Panasonic ?
General perception is the Panny is the best bang for the buck, the Fujitsu is slightly better (still uses Panny glass btw) and costs significantly more.Buy a Panny and buy an HD-DVDO and you will outperform the Fuji i think.btw, the Runco is a Pio... 
Whats the krell sound?
I love how the Krell sound by some was determined by the $2500 integrated amp, that has been discontinued for over 3 years.Give me a break folks! 
Kubala-Sosna cables?
200-300 hours for cable breakin?Your joking right?Would love to read a journal of 200-300 hours of breakin...Can't imagine why any cable after 24 hours shouldn't be broken in personally. 
Von Gaylord legend Speakers
They always sound great at the shows. Always. Great monitor. 
looking for amp for thiel 2.4 speakers.
I heard BAT gear on the 2.4s, and it sounded darn good. 
New EMM LABS transport
Which is interesting, as the new transport still uses a Phillips mechanism, no? Seems a lot of scratch for a transport... 
Amplifier and preamplifier for Wilson Watt puppy 7
Sounds like a room setup issue to me...