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Jeff Rowland Capri preamp
i had the pleasure of borrowing a Capri pre-amp for about two months now with the contention of probably buying it.Like most posters rowland is smooth and tube like--yup, thats the sound. No grain.the build quality is like a tank. the remote contr... 
On Rel subs: Which are most musical?
I've tried and heard in the past most of the rels, stampede, strata 3, 5, quake, qq150e, britannia series & other rel models i cant remember.Based on what i heard, the Britannia series either the B3 or the B1 are really very good. The B1 esp g... 
Spendor S8e & Rotel RB1070
Spendors are not real fussy of amps. Try the Krell integrateds, Plinius, Naim, Sim Audio, Classe, or if budget is tight, the PS Audio Digital amps. All works great with the Spendors. 
What subwoofers are suited 4 audiophiles
Check out the Rels. 
What's a good tube pre-amp to match Bryston 4BST
Modwright 9.0 SWL 
Naim: Integrated & CDP vs. Creek : Int & CDP
the smaller studio series or even the floorstanders would work with the Nait 5i. the TSM would not work with the Nait 5i. the harbeth and the Nait 5i is very synergistic, its not at all harsh. Its very musical.The Nait 5i works also well with the ... 
McCormack DNA-1 compared to Parasound HCA-1500A
another option for you to consider if you are looking at digital amps would be the jeff rowland model 102. Its only 100watts but it doesnt sound like a solid state amp. 
McCormack DNA-1 compared to Parasound HCA-1500A
i've had my fair share of bryston amps.While they are more powerful esp on the bass department, I still prefer the mids & high's of the mccormacck.i'd take the Mc any day over the bryston. 
Tube pre-amps: turn off when not in use?
for tube pre-amp-- its ok to turn off when not in use.for solid state pre-amp-- its better to leave on all the time. These takes time to warm up. 
Naim: Integrated & CDP vs. Creek : Int & CDP
I had the opprtunity to listen for a period of the time Harbeth Compact 7es2 + Nait 5i + CD5i. Its a very musical system. I'm contemplating of using these for a 2nd system but nonetheless its certainly satisfying & even worth replacing my main... 
Mini Monitors - Dynaudio and JM Labs
Saki,I heard the JM Micro Utopia driven with Lavardin IT integrated amp. It sounded very good actually, but in the end I still did find the sound a strifle lean. These French speakers along with Triangle and JM Reynaud have a distinct sound: they ... 
McCormack DNA-1 compared to Parasound HCA-1500A
Its really difficult to critize the Mccormacks. THese are just some of the bang for buck amplifiers out there.I even prefer the dna 1 or 0.5 to the Krells I've owned in the past. 
What are the best CD Player around $3500?
Naim CD5x works well with the JM Labs.The Naim has a slight rolled off high, sounding very robust and has a very nice pace, rythm and timing. 
Stiff power cords are frustrating
TG are quite flexible, Analysis Plus also flexible, Shunyata Taipan and Python flexible as well. 
Shunyata taipan or Python, for BAT?
Although this is a bit off topic.Without breaking your bank on Hi end powercords, try putting a Symposium Rollerblock series under your Sony SCD player. It made a huge difference in my friend's player.