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Help KEF 104/2 what amp do I need to drive them?
I have never heard B&K amps so cannot help you there, but, yes I am familiar with Adcom, I never liked them personally even though I have heard them in different setups as well as having different power ratings. For the amount of money one pay... 
Impotence Question
Marco,You certainly got my attention with your catchy title, but, I am sorry I cannot answer your question, it's just that I thought someone wants all of us to know that listening to too much music may lead to the person becoming impotant, thank G... 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
IMHO law of diminishing returns kick in much quicker when it comes to cd players, the difference between a $500 cd player and a $5000 cd player is not very big, unlike speakers or turntables. I personally don't see any merit in purchasing a cd pla... 
NAD 3140 - I know nothing
That is the best thing you have done, heard it, liked it and bought them. How much did they cost, if you do not mind just for reference. If you could also give your opinion on pricing of different speakers it may help some other in your area who a... 
Help KEF 104/2 what amp do I need to drive them?
MMBMW,Is there a possibility for you to check it out before you buy it? 
Indian Sitar Stuff
Todster,Shiv Kumar Sharma's music is based on Ragas particularly his album "Music of the mountains" is based on Raag "Pahari", (Pahar in hindi means mountain) and it certainly falls in the category of classical or to be more precise, light classic... 
Help KEF 104/2 what amp do I need to drive them?
I have done extesive listening with the Kef/Krell combo and I was not impressed with the 300i, very cold sounding amp. The current setup that I have is Quad 606II which sounds far better with the Kef's, the NAD has a sound closer to Quad and Cyrus... 
Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k
Try Audio Analogue Setanta Puccini at 70 watts/ch brand new under 2K. I have heard the Puccini SE Remote and thought that was one of the best integrated I had heard under $1500. 
Integrated amplifier - selection and alternatives
I second Jeff Rowland Concerto 
Indian Sitar Stuff
Anyone interested in Santoor? The artist to lookout for is Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and is the best santoor player in the world. I have his recording which is superb "Music of the Mountains". One of his best selling album is "The call of the Valle... 
Help KEF 104/2 what amp do I need to drive them?
I agree Cyrus 2 is a good amp but I have a feeling that it would run out of steam if pushed too much. It entirely depends on your listening habits. If you do not play it loud the Cyrus would be a great amp. I have heard many NAD amps and also own ... 
Another sign SACD is dying
Chuck,Thanks, I will :)Eldartford,I wish I had the LP to compare to but found out a friend has it, one of these days we plan to get together and listen to both. As for my setup, it is only two channel so I guess a comparision would be justified si... 
Another sign SACD is dying
I bought the Living stereo sacd (Rimski Karsakov) and I really was flabbergasted with the quality of trasfer. Later I stumbled upon an article giving comparison of the sacd with the living stereo LP and the reviewer could not make up his mind whic... 
Capacitors drying out in an old amp
Thanks for the responses guys, I am learning!Let me clarify as to why I had posted the message asking about the capacitors drying out. Last weekend I was trying out a few amps which were old and although they all sounded different, some were not s... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
Raytheprinter,Sonny Clark's "Cool Struttin" is a fantastic album and beautifully engineered by TVG. I have the Japanese pressed vinyl and whenever I listen to it, it never fails to lift my spirits.Happy Listening!