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How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
I also have had the TSM and SF Guarneri at one session at my system...I went for the SF...the TSN is more "rock music" speaker, the Guarneri is very refined musical one. Watch for the hight you are sitting at with both of these speakers, your ears... 
SACD/Redbook one-box solution?
I have the Marantz Sa14 ver2 and it is the best SACD/CD player I have had so far...My previous CD reference was Accuphase dp75...also this ver2 is a major improvement over ver1 as I hear and as was said in Japan. 
Accupahse DP-55V
One of the better players from Accuphase, not in the level of 75V, but very comparable with others...Linn Genki,Ikemi,EMC1,Audiomeca...with a touch of the Japanese sound(deatail over emotion) 
YAMAMURA CABLE
you can read at Stereophile about it, or search the Audioreview.If it is good deal-jump on it...you are for a spin... 
KR Enterprise Amps, "Do they have the power"
Hi, I have tried KR Antares (842) with speakers of 87dB and up. There is enough power to drive them up to the "sanity" levels and of course also on techno and dance. This is the very unique character of the KR. Tube sound for bass lovers.. 
FM Acoustics, who knows this company?
It is a Swiss precision tools they produce...I had the 222 unit and it is a "pro" model for accuracy, not really an "audiophile" toy. Very hard on the associated equipment. 
Do step up transformers degrade sound?
I have been moving back and forth from Europe to Canada for several years, hence I have had several equipment "on transformers" or I have been changing the taps on the transformers, where it was possible. My advice? I have not found any degradatio... 
Best integrated tube amp for 1500?
I would like to add KR Enterprise(older versions of KR Audio) 18BSI,20BSI. The sound is very dynamic and fast. It is not a "romantic" SET. 
Recommend Higher Power SET Amp
KR Audio Antares is 25W SET per side, Kr Audio KT88 is 20W per side, both are very good and real value for the money! 
Recommended amp for Quad 57.
VTL TT25 I had and this was AAA!!!My friend is using Audio note P2SE for excellent sound... 
Comments on the Graaf Veintecinque
If you want tube sound, it will match easy. If you want more bass, you have to look at SS amplification... 
Comments on the Graaf Veintecinque
Very Euro sounding tubes. Better to my ears then Jadis.What speakers have you? 
Speakers for 50W Triode tube amp
Guarneri,Amati,Cremona 
Do power cords really matter?
You know, there is Yamamura Quantum for sale for $675.00!!!Buy it and you will hear...for this money, you can not get wrong! Really! 
Anyone heard the KR Enterprise Antares????
Is this shelf for "on the shelf" use? Any experiences with it?