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Merlin VSM MXr vs Thiel 2.4 vs Dynaudio C1
Hi guys,Thanks a lot for your suggestion.I just bought a pair of Harbeth C7 ES-3 in Cherry finish. What a beauty! Now I'm searching a pair of stands and pre/power amp for them (please see my other threads). 
Best Tube/SS Amps for Harbeth 7ES-3
Thanks for the comments so far.Anyone uses the Parasound JC2 pre-amp with the C7 ES? What amp to match with the JC2 for C7 ES?Thanks, 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Hi, thanks for the feedbacks.What's the Skylan stand made of? Metal or wood or some other materials? Do I order directly from Skylan and pay the retail price? $500 is a hefty price for a pair of stands. Thanks. 
Best Amp for Parasound JC2
Anyone used the Parasound JC2 with Ayre V-5xe stereo amp? The V-5xe has the same input impedance of 100K ohm as the Parasound JC1. 
Best Speaker under $3K - New or Used
Thanks for your suggestions. Magnapan 1.7 and the Coincident Total Exlipse would be too big and tall for my room. 
Best Amp for Parasound JC2
Jdub39,Thanks much for the info. It's good to know the A21 is designed by John Curl, hopefully pursuing the level of refinement with a lesser power.What's the pricing point for NEW and Used A21? Does it come up on Audiogon often?Thanks again. 
Best Amp for Parasound JC2
Thanks for the suggestions.Is the Halo A21 designed by John Curl? I wonder if the A21 has similar performance/sound to the JC1 but in a small scale/package.Anyone has experience with both used with Parasound JC2 pre-amp?Thank you. 
Parasound JC2/ Aesthetix Calypso/Ayre K-5xe - Help
Thanks for your comments.Anyone used the Parasound JC2 with Ayre V-5xe amplifier? How well do they match? How about the sound this combo delivers?I've settled on the JC2 pre-amp and would like to hear your suggestions on the power amp. The JC1 is ... 
Amplifiers for B&W 804 Nautilus - Need Help
Thanks for your suggestions. I forgot to mention that I want to get an amplifier new or used around $1,500 to $2,000 that drive the 804 well. Not sure what the price range of those amps you recommended. 
B&W 804 Nautilus vs 804s vs Vandersteen 2C II
Thanks. I never listened to the Vander 3 or 2c II. So comparison here.How would describ the sound of B&W 804N? Neutral, warmer, cold? Accurate, tight? What about its performance in the vocal sector? I liston to a lot of vocals, songs, etc.Last...