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Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Amp Pairing suggestions
Very interesting- i missed your post about the Burmester. I ended my search a week ago when my new amp was installed- the Burmester 218. so we have covered a lot of the same ground. Based on my experience so far, I absolutely agree with your asses... 
Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Amp Pairing suggestions
I’ve owned the Il Cremonese speakers and they are excellent. I’ve also owned the anthem STR integrated. I think your anthem will pair just fine with the new speakers, at least for now. You will have plenty of power and my recollection is a nice, n... 
AUDIO SHOWS! WHAT would you like to see more of there. Better brands, hours etc?
I attended the SWAF and enjoyed it very much. Its not the biggest show, a positive in my opinion, but a good variety of equipment in terms of both type and price. The smaller show allowed for extended listening time in the rooms you liked and a gr... 
Would a stereo Sim Audio Moon 861 amp be as powerful as 2 McIntosh 611 monoblock amps?
As others have said, either will deliver far more power than you will need. I'm familiar with those amps and they will likely have very different sounds. The Sim will be very detailed, transparent and analytical-although I enjoy the Sim sound, too... 
Integrated that blew you away
I once owned the Anthem STR and thought it was excellent. At around 5k, a real value. Plenty of power, competent DAC, competent phono stage and built to last. Plus, room correction that actually works. Obviously, some of the suggestions are much m... 
Krell CD player replacement
T+A makes good CD players, have a great reputation for reliability and service. I’ve heard the T plus A in a system and the system sounded great but I have not done one to one comparison with other CD players  
B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness?
The best way to fix speakers that are not pleasing to you is to get new speakers. There are so many good ones to choose from that it can be overwhelming. You might  start by auditioning the Sonos Faber Serafinos  These are excellent speakers with... 
Conflicted with Preamps
I think it will cost you some bucks. If you open it as opposed to selling  it as new.  If you like the Mac and are satisfied with it, I’m not sure I would do that, but obviously that’s your call. Also would think you are within your rights to canc... 
Anyone have experience to share regarding the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge?
I have that cartridge. It does have a bit of a lush, musical sound, but also delivers plenty of detail. I think it is a more pleasing sound than the black, which is a bit more expensive  
DAC 'Scam' Vid
I think telling folks they can get $10,000 performance for $200 is an easy way to get clicks. Some have built big channels off of selling that idea and it would be nice if it were true. The good news is that there seems to be a lot of quality dacs... 
Throwing 2 High End brands together will not automatically equal success. Thoughts?
Putting components together randomly, whether high end or not, is certainly not calculated to get the best results. Beyond that, hearing is so subjective it’s hard to say more. As you said, you don’t like the Sonos Macintosh match but obviously a ... 
What is a "reference" system?
I think in its purest context, the phrase reference system simply means one with which the listener is very familiar and that can be used for easy comparison. ” what’s the word? Thunderbird. How is it sold? Good and cold. What’s the price? $.50 t... 
Happy Easter to all that celebrate!
Happy Easter to all  
Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
Another for your consideration. T+A Caruso S5 I’ve heard these and I was very impressed. Makes a lot of base and a good, transparent sound. Price should be right.    
Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?
Money is relative. $50,000 is a lot of money to me, but to some people it really is not. so if I try to analyze their buying decision (and why would I even do that?)based on my perspective on money, I start from a flawed premise and will reach a f...