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Pass INT-30 or INT-60
Have anyone listened to the new Accuphase int amplifier E-800. How good it will be with Harbeth 40.2 compared to Pass Labs int.250. 
Unison Research S6 vs S9 vs Sinfonia
Hi, we may not get DHT sound, but have you tried any KT150 amps. Also EL34 amps like Unison Research S6, Airtight ATM1.  
Unison Research S6 vs S9 vs Sinfonia
Thank you. We are placed in similar situation and have been searching and do you think AN will be the end of your journey. Can I know how much it cost and from where did you buy them. 
Unison Research S6 vs S9 vs Sinfonia
Hi, Were you able to try out the listed Unison Research amplifiers. I am also looking for an amp for Turnberry. 
Amplifier for Tannoy Turnberry GR
Mmarshall:Yes, it has Alnico magnets and the pepperpot design similar to Kensington. It will sound better than the normal Turnberry, but efficiency is same. Only 150 pairs were ever made. 
Amplifier for Tannoy Turnberry GR
I too own the recent Limited Edition of Tannoy Turnberry GR and tried it with a Japanese 300b SET. I do not think theseSET amps can exploit the full potential of Tannoy. The minimum recommended power is 20W as per manual. Some of the KT66/88 amps ... 
Review: Omtec CA-25 V3 Amplifier
Hello,Interesting write up on Omtec.Have you tried any other preamplifier other than Aesthetix Callisto.I checked the web site of Omtec and could not find an English version. Any idea how much these mono's cost.Regards,Joseph Mattam 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
In reply to Mrtennis, there is a review of Marantz SA11S2 in Stereophile, which states it to be warm sounding. It is also listed in their recommended components list. 
Speaker cables for Sonus Faber Extrema
Agree that Reality may be a very good cable. But Extrema's were in existence since mid 90's there should be lot many other options also. 
Speaker cables for Sonus Faber Extrema
I use Pass Labs XA100 and would check on VDH and Reality Cables. Does anybody have experimented with silver and copper cables.