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Review: Primare I30 Integrated Amplifier
i too have a primare i30 and it's in many ways the best amp i have had (aragon, arc, forte, b&k, c-j, etc.). see no reason to upgrade / replace. fits well w/ system (spendors, michell, naim cd5x). not "sweet" as in tubey, but close ... nice sp... 
Any Pro-ject RPM 10 owners out there yet?
not yet, but i am close to purchasing an rm9.1, same table sans plinth i believe. have had a linn axis for about 15 years. would love to have a michell gyro or oracle but believe the 9.1 may be an audio bargain. 
Amplifier for Vandersteen 3A sigs?
i have a pair of 2ce sigs. tried a proceed heavyweight. better was c-j mf2200, added a bit of relaxation while still producing bass. tried 35-watt tube amp (old marantz 8), vocals were pretty but not realistic amp for driving big vandys. 
New preamp or other suggestions?
i have had the same probalem in different degrees over the years, thousands spent and the result is bleeding ears. because the poster has stated that his system sounded good at his dealer's, it has to be a room problem, and possibly ac. he states ... 
Does the Mark Levinson 331 suck?
kevin, i use a proceed hpa2, of the same lineage as the levinson 331. stupid question, but are you sure the levison is completely run in? my experience of the proceed is that is has taken many hours (100? 200?) to completely break in and produce a... 
Vandersteen Model 2CE's: Should I upgrade?
i have the sig's w/ no sub, very good electronics. my opinion is that a sub is only indicated if you are a bass freak or really like to crank the volume. the 2ce's are true full-range speakers, natural-sounding and honest. i have two different fri... 
Best DVD as transport
pioneer 525 - excellent no-frills transport. 
Top manufacturers!
muse, most definitely.