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Best ICE-powered amps ?
I cannot comment on the other amps, but can say that I love the Bel Canto REF1000s driving my B&W 803Ds. 
Opinions on the Bel Canto Evo 4 Gen II
We own four Bel Canto amps: (2) REF1000s, an S300 and an eVo4. I have had an opportunity to compare the monoblock REF1000s against the bridged eVo4 using an Integra DTC-9.4 and Revel Performa F-50s. The eVo4 bridged is an incredible amp in its own... 
Solid state amp for Von Schweikert vr4jr's
I second Jack's suggestion: The Bel Canto S300. Wonderful, tight and clear. 
What Is Best Monoblocks For Around $10,000 Used?
Why spend $10,000? Bel Canto REF1000. This is a monoblock that kicks out 500W into 8 ohms and 1000W into 4 ohms with a damping factor over 1000 and THD under 0.007%. The REF1000 has extraordinarily clear midrange and top end, combined with bass co... 
Best SS Amp with tight clean bass
I am not an electrical engineer and do not understand the technical side of the numbers, but I think what you are looking for is an amp with a high damping factor. "When one amplifier's damping factor is higher than another's, that tells you that ... 
Anyone heard the Bel Canto EOne REF1000's?
We own five Bel Canto amps: (2) REF1000s, an S300 and an eVo4. I have had an opportunity to compare the monoblock REF1000s against the bridged eVo4 using an Integra DTC-9.4 and Revel Performa F-50s. The Revels are 5 ohm speakers. Also, in case you... 
Nuforce
Has anyone compared the Nuforce Ref 8 or 9s with the new Bel Canto S300? 
Would you buy speakers with out first listening ?
I am just getting back into the game and everything has changed from when I sold stereos to work my way through college in the early 70s. In the last six months, over the internet, I have purchased B&W Matrix 803, B&W CDM2, JM Lab Electra ... 
MA Gold 60s-JM Labs 926 or Revel Performa 50s
We own the JM Lab 906 and the Revel Performa 50, used as remote speakers and the main speakers in a HT system, respectively. We are using a Velodyne SPL1200 with the 906s.Comparing the two, I like the Revels and my wife likes the JM Labs. The 906s...