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Low-Powered Tube Amp for Zu Soul MkII?
Sophia Baby amp is one of the better bargains in audio. Beautifully voiced!Another great amp is the AES Super Amp. Easily modified. 
What's causing hiss??
Used to run Khorns for 35 years. A new amp/preamp will not solve the problem. The Rothwell shunt is the easiest solution.Had the Lascalas before the Khorns, dynamics are always incredible.Would spend my money on Rothwells and new crossovers sold o... 
anybody modded a Sophia music baby?
Upgraded the caps, tubes, and added a stepped attenuator. Went from really good to really really good. 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
Mac get gear has always been at the top of the audiophile brand recognition heep. That makes it the preeminent target even though there is better gear out there, those brands don't have the name recognition that Mac has. It is tough to say your br... 
Best Amp with Magnepan 3.6's
Just hooked up my new Wyred mAmps to my 3.6s.Great bass out of the box with a deep soundstage. Can't wait for them to settle in after a couple of hundred hours. The sound is already very smooth and articulate and should only get better. Pretty inc... 
would wyred 4 sound mono blocks be a good choice f
Take a look at Wyred mAmp. Great sound, great price. Even better sounding than previous series. 
What is the best sounding amp for Maggies 3.7?
Drive my Maggies with a Wyred amp and tube pre. Great combo! 
Speakers 12.5" or shorter, $1K new or used
Replaced my Minuet Supremes with the Minuet Supreme+.Have been to many shows and these still rain supreme in this price range.Upgraded through Sal at Audio Summa. 
Recommendations for a "summer" amp?
Class DWyred4sound 
M-Lores or Aon 3: bass/imaging
Just got back from Newport show and heard many monitors again.The Goldenears are great little monitors. Don't dicount the bass, very well tuned passive raditor.I have the Silverline Minuet Supreme +s and would say the voicing of the GE and SMS are... 
Opinions - Best Sound at T.H.E. Newport 2013 Show?
NOLA Micro Grand Gold 
Small Speakers For A Large Room...
Big sound, small speaker. Sounds like you're talking about the Fritz Carbon 7 
Driving Magnepan 1.7
Using Wyred4sound on my 3.6s and MC1s.Great matches! 
amp for Silverline minuet supreme plus?
Had the Silverline Minuet Supremes and now have the pluses. Bright is probably the last term I would use.Have had Quad, Harbeth, Von Schweikirt, Chartwell and Spendor monitors over the years. I would rate them up there with the Harbeths and slight... 
Best Dock , DAC
Teac AH01, under $200 with Dac.