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Krell FPB 200, comments?
I would want to hear Krell and Thiel together before buying. Possibly a bright combination. 
Bryston Vs Theta
Krell and Dyn is pretty typical, as is Plinius/DynJust other options to explore... 
Tube newbie, Audio Research questions?
The Hovland is a great match to Krell amps in my experience. 
Best Pre-Pro especially considering 2 channel
Well, that is news to me, and I appreciate the words. I have always thought of bryston as a pioneer of ss amplification at real world pricing, but never hear much about the preamps. Seriously, doing searches here and at aa don't bring up that much... 
VMPS QSO 626 Ribbon Versus Josephs/ Tylers
The best speaker i have heard for 2k (used) is the Dynaudio 1.3SEYou owe it to yourself to listen to a pair. 
tubed pre for vandersteen 3a sig's
ARC is the way to go with Vandys.. 
amp for ProAc future .5
I have heard these speaks on a JRDG Concentra II, and Meridian 588 and it was a magical combo.Sell your separates and buy it. 
How good is the Resolution Opus CDP?
Factory direct means they probably mark it up 30-40% on their own, so really a $2-2.5k cdp...which build quality-wise seems about right. 
Best one box CDP, Got it short listed to Four
Wadia and Accuphase have the best transports in the business. I'm a fan of build quality and transport quality. The Opus did't seem that well built to me when I saw it at the show two weeks ago.BTW, for rock and pop, the EMC and AA probably aren't... 
Chose Denon 3803..now for speakers
M&Ks are a natural match with Denon, as are the paradigms. I just don't like the paradigm sound (psb is better to me) but is worth an audition 
++++Virgo III reviews???++++++
I have heard the Virgo IIIs many times, and always have thought they had a coherancey issue--ie you can tell the separation of the drivers.I love the new looks btw. 
integrated tube reccommendations
I've heard the rogue stuff, and think the Cary stuff smokes it. How's that for different strokes for different folks! The two problems you have with Cary have been strengths in my past systems.Agreed, audition in your system is mandatory... 
integrated tube reccommendations
Manley would be my pick. Audio jewelry too. 
VMPS RM-40s - Bargin or not?
Cytocyle- Why not buy a used pair of Sophias? Will cost the same as RM40s new with all the crossover/tweeter/midrange upgrades/soundcoat/etc. They will also work much better in your smaller room.I think the RM40s have some great qualities, but the... 
Runco VX 1000ci vs Sim2 HT300
Not the 1000ci. Nor the prior 1000. NEC doesn't even make an HD2The lower dlps used to be based on them...and of course the CRTs of a few years back (991, 852, etc)btw, to the poster--go find the Marantz. Closest to the Runco, at a much better price.