missioncoonery

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MCINTOSH AMPS
I was on the fence with Mac amp since Ive owning several vintage tube amps including the legendary 275 .Until I brought one home and hooked it up /a 402...You can not go wrong with any of the choices listed..Great service and resale,nuf said.... 
Advantage of buying equipment in Taiwan?
NONE..First time you have an issue you will regret the plan 
Best Power amps in $7000 range
Both Classe and Parasound have build issues that are well known..If stayin within your short list..Mac hands down 
Difference between REL II and III in Strata storm?
I had the Strata 2 and the Storm 3 at different times mating with the same monitors..I preferred the Strata series over the storm in all areas including the cost 
how much would you say a good set up cost
I would venture to guess alot out there dont really want to think about how much they have spent (not invested) in their present system,that includes myself..I say your ballpark figure is correct(maybe a little on the low side) if buying on the us... 
Tweeters - beryllium vs esotar
Ive owned both..I found that the Focal B tweeter to be on the metallic side,unnatural ,,,the Esotar2 tweeter IMO is more spot on 
Wilson Benesch ACT1 VS Dynaudio Confidence 5
I agree..Although the Confidence C5 has a cult following they are extremely difficult to drive.Ive never owned them but have listen to them a few times,nothing I would buy..If limited to your short list I would go for the WB,a better balanced speaker 
Spades or bananas connectors?
Dynaudio is difficult for spade connectors,bananna is the best way to go with Dyns.. 
which should i purchase (tetra or sonus faber)
I agree with Tvad..buy what sound better to you..I do think SF has a better re-sale value/easier to sell..thats always a point I take into consideration when laying money down 
Dynaudio or B&W
IMO.. Dynaudio,no brainer.B&W runs a distance third in the Dyn/Focal/B&W race.Ive owned all 3 and never felt the B&Ws did anything special..Focal would be a better choice over B&W as well... 
Looking for a krell preamp
IMO ..I wouldnt limit my list to Krell ,there are several used pre amps in your price range that out perform in every respect including "punch"..Try another post and include the system you are matching with..The great people here will be able to g... 
Anyone send back Magnepan MMG's?
IMO..send them back,heard them several times...way too limited in what a speaker should offer at any price 
Dynaudio Confidence C1: looking for speaker cable.
Im running Virtual Dynamics with my C4s...nice results. 
Jadis DA88S and new line of monos JA50, JA100
Your question should be ..Were can I audition the Jadis line? 
Counterpoint SA3000 Any Good ?
I bought one new years ago and had nothing but problems with it..It was replaced with another new unit after failed attempts to fix the first unit under warranty..The replacement would shutdown continuously..Final got my money back..I would never ...