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Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
The ASR and Dartzeel are IMPORTED & OVERPRICED GOODS. You can buy as good or better solid state domestically and safe the fortune. The downside is that none of them will sound as good as LAMM ML 2.1 or CAT JL-3 Signature, there are few other a... 
Which cables and ic's would you choose?
I would try Siltech LS-180 G3 and FTM-4 SG or SQ-88 if you have to go XLR. Purist Maximus,Dominus series and FIM GOLD which now is recommended by Avalon.Use the cable which makes you happy :-)Good Luck 
Cables for Audio Physic Libra
Well, I had great experience with Siltech cables and AP products. I would like to inform you that Audio Physic uses internally in their speakers cables from Wireworld. If my memory serves me well it is the Horizon III. I hope that help. Good luck 
Using Utopia Mini
I had Utopias and have tried Transparent Ultra XL and FIM silver and GOLD. Best sound (most involving) was with Siltech speaker cables LS-120 G3.Keep in mind I was using Tube amp Nagra VPA which was perfect for them.I hope this help, happy listening 
Speaker cables for Audio Physic Tempo 3's
I had always great experience when using Wireworld cables. Which shouldn't come as surprise since Audio Physic is recommending them and internally wired with.I believe that they use Horizon III.I hope this help and good luck 
best recordings of 2001?
For Jazz I must go with few choices;Bill Charlap Trio-"Written in the stars"Dave Holland-"Not for Nothin"Kenny Barron-"Freefall"I also heard that NEW CD from Jacky Tarrasson "Kindred"is very good too.As for classical I would say that honor has to ... 
Best recordings for the following...
"Four Season" best would be on Telarc #80070 with Seiji Ozawa with BSO and the one on Chesky. I forgot the conductor but they are both my favorite.Recent one I would suggest you look into Tartini edition on DG with Anne-Sophie Mutter."Nutcracker"-... 
Christmas music
All of the above are truly fine choices specially the "Cantante Domino" chosen by Danvetc this is a TRUE masterpiece. I would like to also add to this line up "Start of Wonder" on Reference Recordings RR-21 done by Professor Keith Johnson master h... 
"Pictures From Exhibition" best recording?
Best Piano version of this masterpiece is IMO by Hyperion KNIGHT on the Wilson Audio WCD-9025.It is simply SUPERB.And what about "Pictures" transcribed for Organ. Try DORIAN recordings DOR#90117 with master Jean Guillou at the great organ of the T... 
Boulder 1060 vs. Goldmund 28.4 for Eidolons
Hey,I would take Goldmund 28.4 they are my favorite amps. Also many folks will say that 29 is better. I wholeheartedly disagree. Perfect companion for 28.4 is 27+ you must use GOLDMUND pre otherwise you will never hear how GOLDMUND sounds. They wi... 
SS amp/preamp suggestions for Avalon Arcus?
Sounds to me like Spectral DMA-90 and DMC-12 would make you happy. You will need MIT cables too.Good luck :-) 
Need interconnect between Nagra pre to power amp
I have Nagra system (VPA&PL-P) tried many cables,Nordost (not Valhalla),Purist Audio Proteus, Cardas and Siltech. Best sound and built quality had Siltech FTM-4 SG. I believe Nagra in Switzerland they voice now their electronics with Verity Au... 
RADIO KAOS by Roger Waters
Hey you must be big fan of Roger Waters. Radio KAOS IMO that's his worst record. I hope you already have got "The Pros and Cons of Hitch-Hiking" certainly his best work to date. Mastered by Doug Sax of Sheffield Lab fame.I don't know of any high-q... 
Amati Homage
All the way GOLDMUND 28.4M or 29M.... you may try Spectral with them too. Although they are not the best Sound Factory speakers. (old stuff still better)Good luck. 
How much are you worth ?
Ryllau, Well my accountant has different philosophyHe believes that:3 yearly income should be allocated into housing1 year income for a car1 month salary for a fine watchAnd for Audio Hmmm, I would say I 'd go for "up to" your yearly income. (at a...