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Berning ZH-270 Replacement
Any chance of bringing back the ZH-270? 
Berning ZH-270 Replacement
Barry, how much power do you need to drive the Sonus? What is the impedance of the speaker like? 
SET amp w/Neg feedback?
There are many ways to make great sounding amps, and between theory and listening there can be a great gap. Like Onemug says, don't get caught up in what should or shouldn't sound better based on topology or techincal specs, just listen. 
SE 845 Triode versus KT88 Triode-Connected?
I would add OTLs for consideration, assuming a highish and flat input impedance. With the right speakers, I have preferred it to SET or PP/Triode. Having said that, I think any topology can work really well in the hands of the right designer and m... 
Preamp for my system...Please
What $$$ range? 
Tubelike SS Power amp
Having owned Pass XA (fantastic) and most recently CAT/Atma-sphere/Music Reference RM9SE tube amps (fantastic) there is no doubt Tvad is right, the Pass gear is tube-like in the way he describes it, but it still doesn't recreate space the way tube... 
125 watt or 80 watt?
I don't think wattage differences here should be an issue either way. Other factorss seem much more important. Like features. 
Need advice on amp to drive Vandersteen 2Cs
For most folks, I think SS is the way to go with VS, McCormack is obviously a good choice. Beyond that if you wnat to go tubes, you need some power, and Quciksilver V4 would be my choice. Ask Richard what he thinks. You might find that QS is his t... 
Is anything better than Aleph 3?
Audiofeil points out one of the most important things to know about amps and speakers, and no question he is right. That being said, I still think that when properly matched, the First Watt Aleph J was a step forward from the original Aleph series... 
Is anything better than Aleph 3?
Celo, I don't think you can go wrong with the Alephs or the Aleph J if you are looking for that midrange you liked, and hard to get from some SS. If you are really consider tubes as an alternative in the 30 watt range, I would consider the Music R... 
Is anything better than Aleph 3?
I preferred the Aleph J to the Alephs, mostly in what appeared to be better bass performance. They are all good though and I think the J is a real "bargain" these days, though it doesn't have the cool cuboid shape of the original, which some love ... 
Is anything better than Aleph 3?
I owned the Aleph 3s and then the 2s - I think you will find the First Watt Aleph J to be just as good, I prefered it the the Alephs but you reall can't go wrong with the First Watt if they are still making it. I also owend the XA30.5 which I thin... 
Joule Electra LA-150 MK3 vs MK2?
Has anyone heard the LA150MKII Signature Edition which is suppose to incorporate some of the changes in the 300 at a lower price point? 
Joule electra Pre Amp -tube rolling
And those preference are also affected by the amp and speaker being driven. I agree with Clio9, I would stick with Jud's choices. 
Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe?
Anyone hear the ne LA 150MKII Signature Edition? Suppose to be a bit like the 300.