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What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers
As I understand, switching amps (such as Bel Cantos, Spectrons or Ps Audio HCA-2s) are very load insensitive. Does anyone have any actual experience though? 
Quad 12L, PMC TB2, or Harbeth Compact 7ES-2?
I have auditioned at length the Quad 12L and the Harbeth Compact 7 ES-2 in the last month. Despite the Quads attractive lacquered wood finish, there is no other comparision possible at all-go for the Harbeth-there's no question that's it is in a c... 
What amp to match with Conrad Johnson Premier 16/2
The information on the Jeff Rowland Model 10 is scanty at their website.I see it is a two chassis model with a switching power supply.Does the type of power supply mean that it runs pretty cool during idle? Also, is it practical to tuck away the p... 
What amp to match with Conrad Johnson Premier 16/2
Many thanks for the consistent inputI'm kinda/sorta biased to the tube pre/SS power model for amplification, though my experience is by no means wide.Any thoughts on a Pass labs x150 or x250 instead of a Gamut? An alternative is a Burmester (good ... 
Best speaker in the $4-6k range.
Harbeth Monitor 40s around $4.5k used, here at Audiogon.Vienna Acoustics Strauss (the model slightly smaller than the Mahler). Vandersteen 3s. All brilliant, all non-fatiguing. Or toss the SS amp and switch to tubes. 
Seeking Great Cool Runnin' SS Amp...
There is a Bel Canto Evo 2 on sale right here, right now for $1650. Coolest running hi performance amp in existence.