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Cal Audio Labs Icon MK I
I got my answer.Just talked to the seller and he checked the paperwork from cal audio. It was updated in 1996 and did have the transport updated along with the powerboss upgrade. And he was charged seperately for both upgrades. Thanks again. 
Cal Audio Labs Icon MK I
Thanks for the responses. Still not sure then if it is actually a mk II upgraded to powerboss status or an mk I upgraded to powerboss status. Seems to be conficting opinions. I sold the MK II i had to a friend cause he liked it so much and i wish ... 
Vocals vs. Instrumental. Cheap Rotel vs. Aragon???
Aragons like a tubed pre. Replace the ss rotel pre with a tubed pre such as AI,CJ or AR. Then compare the rotel to the aragons and you might find what all the fuss has been about.Just my 2 cents. 
PSB Gold,tweeter upgrade.
Audio39, Did you ever try a tubed pre in front of those barbarians? Low and behold no shrill. At least that has been my experience. 
Aragon 4004 mk2 vs Adcom 555 mk2
Thats basically what i thought was happening here.Its like the mass market effect. Thanks Joe and all for the responses. Not to change the subject but i would like to publicly thank Bigtee for the Audible Illusions L1 owners manual he sent me. Jus... 
Aragon 4004 mk2 vs Adcom 555 mk2
Reason i asked was because i own the aragon which retailed for 1895 and i know the adcom retailed for 900. Yet in the used market there seems to be only about 100-200 dollars difference in price. I was just wondering if the popular adcom was just ... 
Used 3 channel Amp recommendation for 500-600
Theres a chiro 300 used on audiogon right now for 650 rated a 9/10. I also feel that might be a better choice for your price range. 
Pre-amp suggestions
Thanks guys for the responses. Sounds like a decision between the pv-10,illusions L1 or the anthem. They all sound like pretty nice pieces. Goliver as far as the acurus 250 goes hmmm. I know the aragon equipment is a little bright on the high end,...