mordante

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Please recommend a high-powered SS amp
i you want something like that I would suggest 2nd hand pro audio gear like crown or maybe really old bryston gear etc. 
DK Design MK II as a preamp with Druid speakers?
Just my 2 cents.But I think a 47 labs 4717 amp would be nice for those speakers. Many people look down on 47 labs but under the right conditions they can make some real nice music. 
Good rock LPs not rare?
I think I must weird, every time I see a "rock" topic I go. Yes bring on AC/DC, Motorhead, Guns 'n Roses etc. When I glance your list I think I would not put them all in the rock category. 
If cost is not a problem
Jan Alearts MC2 Finish Goldwire.But since I don't know your gear it is pure crap shoot. 
VPI Scoutmaster Upgrade
Do you actually use the Periphery Ring Clamp? I have heard a VPI HRX with and with the Periphery Ring Clamp. I prefered without. I was at a dealer, he was using watt/puppies and ML amps. They will sell the Periphery Ring Clamp if people ask for it... 
cables are they worth it?
Thank you for all the advise, I think I will hang on to my Cardas interlinks for and save for a nice amp (2nd hand). I know this this the wrong thread but do any of you have experience with Symponic Line amps? Also thinking about buying a tube or ... 
cables are they worth it?
To clear things up a little bit, the intergrated amp I was talking about is a Symphonic Line RG9 mkIII. I have tried an Ayre AX-7 amp but that just didn't do it for me. I felt the amp was running out of breath to early. The S.L. is a bit more powe... 
is my room small for a pair of B&W 802's
Of what material is your room build? I think, not really sure about it, that wooden walls will give less problems then brick or concrete in small rooms.I have a small room and my walls are made of very hard concrete and some lower frequencies tend... 
If money is not a problem
Kharma grand exquisite maybe. But speaker like that cost more money then my girlfriend and I make together in 5 years. 
Amp/preamp suggestions in $3000-4000 range
Do really want pre/power amp? A few days ago I heard a Symphonic Line RG9 integrated and at that price point it was the best I ever heard. I love (for some stupid reason) lots of boxes in sets pre amp with mono power amps with separate power suppl... 
"Budget" pre tube with SS power amp
I see the VTL has a high gain 20dB isn't that asking for problems with tubes? I also though 12A tubes tend to be warmer then 6299 etc tubes or is that not true? 
The Best $10,000.00 Table + Cartridge
Cartridge Jan Allaerts MC1B mkIIPhono pre Array audio PH-2Turntable Transrotor fatbobArm SMENot really sure how much each item would cost. 
pass labs 350.5 vs bryston 7 bsst to drive b&w 802
Not really sure about this but as far as I know the 14B-SST is actually better then 2 7B-SST. What I heard is that Bryston introduced the 14B after the the 7B and that they made some improvements which resulted in the 14B-SST being at least as goo... 
"Budget" pre tube with SS power amp
1500euro is about $2300. But I know the primaluna prologue 3 is about $1500 in the US and 1500euro in the Netherlands. I think, but I cannot prove it that audio in the US is a bit cheaper. But all Dutch prices I mention are including the 19% VAT w... 
what concerts do you wish you attended?
I would have liked to see a Sunn O))) concert a couple of years back. Or more concerts of My Dying Bride when they still had the violin player.