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Best amps to use for the Dali megalines
Write to Audiogon member Albert Porter https://systems.audiogon.com/users/albertporter   regarding these speakers.  He had a pair for years.  He will be able to give you the inside scoop on these speakers. 
Audio Research LS 25 MkII compared to actual AR production ?
.As adg101 says,  get a Ref3.It will rock your world. . 
Looking to buy floor standing speakers in $1000 per speaker range.
.Try the Infinity Primus P363 for around $400 on Amazon.The Absolute Sound gave them a great review. See the review in the link below:http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/infinity-primus-p363-loudspeaker/. 
Who has heard the Audio Research CD5?
.I believe the bass in the cd7 is slightly overdone. The bass calls too much attention to itself. Still, it is an outstanding player. I moved up from the cd2 to the cd7...yes it is head and shoulders above the cd2 overall, but I think they added a... 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
.I’d go all Audio Research in a heartbeat.I love their stuff.. 
Stacking subs
...just do it and see how it sounds to you. 
Magico Ultimate, how is it?
The only opinion really worth a damn is your own...amen 
basic passive preamp
. loomisjohnson1 is right on.  Get the Luminous Audio Axiom.  Very inexpensive and it sounds outstanding..  It has the 3 inputs that you are looking for.. 
looking for ideas on a tube pre amp
.Add another $1500 to your budget and get an Audio Research Reference 3.. 
remove tubes before moving cross town?
If I owned a $10k tubed amp or preamp, I'd remove the tubes.  Why risk it?What are we talking about here, 10 minutes tops to remove and replace the tubes? 
What is Technics thinking?
.I'm going to buy this new Technics table.  Price be damned. 
Attack of the Clone Amplifiers
.Great article.. 
Dynamics In A Speaker
It’s how powerful the magnet is and how lite and strong the diaphragm material is. Is woofer displacement a factor? Meaning will a 12 inch woofer be more dynamic than an 8 inch woofer...all things being equal? 
What's going on with the audio market?
.63, 47, 2I've had a receiver-based stereo system since I was in college.  I bought my first separates at the age of 47 when I was at the apex of my earning power.  During my journey, I've certainly discovered the fact of diminishing returns in au... 
What are the best subwoofers to use with Magnepan 20.1s?
. Why do you need a sub woofer for a measly 5 Hz? ...because audiophiles want ALL of it, that's why..