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Shindo Amp with JM Reynaud speakers?
I have the Twin Sigs and they mate extremely well with my H.H Scott 222D integrated amp. 
What other speakers are like/similar to Ruarks?
Phasecorrect,I've had the Rega RS-1 bookshelve speakers,I liked them quite a lot, but ultimately they were too lean for my tastes. I would recommend them, they're good. I know Epos are suppose to be great, but I hear they are fussy with placement,... 
What other speakers are like/similar to Ruarks?
I found some good ones..JEAN MARIE REYNAUD TWIN SIG ED they make music.NICE! 
What other speakers are like/similar to Ruarks?
Had a few Castle monitors, and while good, with a vey nice midrange, they all seemed rolled off and not very dynamic. The Ruarks are extended and very dynamic, yet the mid is perfect and beguiling. Thanks for the recommend though, I have not heard... 
What other speakers are like/similar to Ruarks?
Hi, I would go with small and easy to place floor standers or a good monitor too.(I run a REL sub) I have a pair of beat up Ruark Templar's and they are indeed special, but they are supposed to be a budget tower from Ruark. I want to move up the l... 
Arcam rDac + rWave- good? and really lossless?
I have a wireless rDAC and it sounds great,I love it! I dont know the specs, but I don't feel I'm missing anything... 
Sleeper preamps: $500 new/used
Accuphase C-200 
Linn Kan II.... are they 8ohm speakers???
Thanks! 
Vintage Power Amp vs new age power amp
I too will put up my Eico HF 22 monos against any amps $10,000 or less.Metman, I think it's the old vintage Iron too.The Eico's will blow your hifi mind, I will tell you something else also, I squeezed even more goodness out of the 22's by putting... 
Vintage Power Amp vs new age power amp
I bought a used but new(er) Dynakit ST-70 here at Audiogon,The original owner got it from tubes4hifi.com you can get them new or build them yourself. It has the VTA driver board,with decent tubes this amp has pleased me more than the Accuphase P-3... 
Inexpensive Transport
Maybe go to a thrift store and get some good working dvd players cheap, try, and listen. 
What preamp
For around 500 to 600 you can get an Accuphase C-200 it lacks for nothing. Nothing I've had has knocked it of the top spot for 5 years now. Its mated well with every power amp Ive had and has never been the weak link. Best on your hunt. 
The best integrated amplifier
For me, it's a HH Scott 222D 
Threshold S200 or Phase linear 400
THRESHOLD! 
CJ Iron Vintage question
Thanks, I have a pair of Eico hf-22 monoblock amps that are stock, and I can tell you they blow away every other amp I have owned in terms of dynamics and musicality. I have since then been curios about vintage and bought a recapped H.H Scott 222D...