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amp suggestions for Aerial 7b
i also 2nd the Classe on the Aerial speakers. They are a great match! 
Upgrade from TW Acustic Raven AC-3 to what?
has anyone here compared the Raven One to the Raven AC-3 ?I know that AC-3 is miles better, but is the Raven One about 80% of its sound ?Would appreciate some comments on the Raven One..on ease of set-up, etc.... 
Harbeth 7es3 with Simaudio i-1
Sim and Plini are more on the neutral side of things. That wouldn't be much help on bright room.I think its worthwhile to save up for LFD. Its really a synergy with the Harbeths. Well worth it. Am looking forward to getting my unit. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
Looks like the K&K is a worthy consideration.Anyone here by chance have used the K&K maxed out w/ another brand of step up tranny like the ones offered by Bob's Devices ? the altec or sowther type ? 
Which speakers mate with McCormack Dna 1
Harbeths are quite good with the Mc, as well as Spendors. Anything warm is very good w/ the Mcs. 
Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1
RyderI was able to compare the leben the cs600 with the LFD on both C7es3 and the SHL5.I will await your comments before i post mine observations but lets just say in the end, the Leben had to go. YMMV. 
Harbeth 7es3 with Simaudio i-1
lfd would be a better way to go. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
Bucketjr,Thanks, i did look at those specs, etc...Something to consider if to go tubes.How do these stack up against the EAR834p or other tube phono amps ? Art Audio Vinly is another beauty. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
Bucketjr,Am looking at their website:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1258998100&openflup&11&4#11Is this the one that cost $899 with the enclosure or the maxed out kit for $1899 w/ the enclosure ?Thanks... this is inte... 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
which model of the K&K are you guys referring to ?thanks. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
Shelters works well with the Graham Slee Era Gold and the Elevator step up.Tom Evans Groove x is another candidate.Ear 324 solid state is another good one. 
Upgrade from TW Acustic Raven AC-3 to what?
I have heard this table a few times and its not dark sounding at all.First off, the cart- what cart are you using it with ? try some clearaudio carts if you want it to be more detailed and neutral. Lyras are also on the neutral side of things.2nd-... 
Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1
Heard extensively the Jeff Rowland Capri pre/power amp awhile back at dealer's place driving the Harbeths.Power is definitely not an issue.I do find the sound on the warm side of things which some people really like. I would have preferred a more ... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
/Maastricht_Salon_Orchestre-SerenataIlona Knopfler / Live The Life 
which is better ? MC phono stage or MM+step-up ?
I recently heard some setups with the step up tranny and i like it better. It gives a more fuller, more dynamic sound.Only issue is the hum-> it can get loud and audible.