missioncoonery

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Levinson 333 Upgrad to 436 Monoblock
IMO ,I agree with Cpk the 436 is a better sounding amp..My question is have you ever considered moving away from Levinson as there are much better gear out there with better build quality,performance and service.Just a thought. 
Pass X150.5 and Magnapan 1.6 speakers
I agree with Philefreak..Ive owned both and there is a ton of difference..well worth the extra $$$ 
The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid
IMO ,of the gear on your short list..Butler TBD 2250, Mark Levinson 27.5, Quicksilver V4, Rouge Audio M150, Llano Designs Trinity, Pass Labs X250....I would check out the Quicksilver monos..I would definately pass on the Levinson and the Pass 250 ... 
Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible?
Ive run tube preamps and solid state amps in different combos for years..Never gave the matching any thought and never had any issues..IMO, the tech info of matching may have its credits but in any system I put together it never was... 
Speakers that reveal bad recordings? Not for me.
IMO, the quetion is not why would you want speakers that reveal whats really going on in the recording..The question is why wouldnt you???..I mean the whole idea of listening to recorded music is to reproduce a "you are there experience"..and that... 
VAC owners, sound off
I had a VAC amp back in the 1990s and loved it..never had an issue..I would suggest if buying a9 year old amp ,have the seller agree to a grace period giving you a couple weeks or so and have it checked out..or have him service it before sending c... 
Which would you pick between these 2 and why?
Given the very short list..McCormack,its more musical 
McIntosh MC402 . Too Bridge or not too Bridge ??
IMO I agree w/Usblues..upgrade to the 502s 
AC/DC Black ice
I agree w/Maril555 ..Great new album by AC/DC..Metalica is done and has been for years,actually I stopped listening to them when they publically fought the folks at Napster claiming they were lossing $$millions,that drummer sucks!!! 
Homemade sound panels
Owens Corning 703..4-2'/2" thick...you can buy a 6 pack off ebay for under $100.00..works well if your handy with material covering 
Pass, Bryston, Audio Research, or McIntosh?
IMO I agree w/Mfslgoldcd..given the short list the 402 is the winner with me.Pass would be my second choice.Bryston I never cared for but has a great warranty. 
Levinson 33H buzzing on standby
IMO replace the caps..I had the same issue years ago with that amp,amoung a couple other problems..Be prepared if sending to factory to be out that amp for some time.. 
which tube mono blocks?
.Kurt_tank .Yes, you correct..Audiofeil/Bill seems to have issues with several users on this site from what I have read.Point taken,My comment was simply this..The original poster was asking about what tube amps to try with a very difficult speake... 
which tube mono blocks?
11-20-08: AudiofeilHere's a real audio genius. another tool 
which tube mono blocks?
get rid of the speakers....