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Best floorstanders under $600
No contest. Magnepan MMG at $599. Ridiculous value, superbmidrange and later on if you want more bass simply add a small sub and you have an easy upgrade to a full range stunner! 
Preamp suggestion for Quad 12L actives
Umm...maybe a Quad 99 with built in phono stage? 
needing help deciding on int amp to power Quad 22L
Easy. Get a Quad 99 series set of preamp and amp or a Naim Nait 5i and you won't be pleased you'll be thrilled. 
Looking for power amp with warm, smooth sound
My suggestion is that you go out and find some dealers that carry things you are interested in and listen, and then buy from THEM.You are going to be chasing your tail for quite some time if you do the same old "well reviewed, must be good" dance ... 
Audio note amp driving b&w????
I have to agree w/ Jaybo on this. I have recently heard the little 3 watt Fi amp on some B&W speakers similar to the ones you have and it was just not enough power to make them sound the way they are capable of sounding. Speakers first, then f... 
Diff. between Primare Intgr Amps: a30.1 and i30??
The I30 is the latest. 
16K to Spend. Help me make the end all Upgrade.
Amen to Fredericks comment. How on earth can you get a pair of custom speakers made in that price range and not know EXACTLY how they will sound in your room. Crazy.By the way, you really should have a listen to the Sonus faber GUARNERI MEMENTO's ... 
Sonus Faber Domus - which amp?
What amp does your Sonus dealer recommend? 
Vienna baby grand
Lot of money to spend on a recommendation. I hope everyone can see by this post why dealers that carry decent equipmentare disappearing. Quite honestly, Sumiko is pretty careful about their dealers and the one in your area that carries these would... 
Bat VK 42se or Audio Research LS 26
Huh? One is solid state and one is tubes. Apples and oranges and only the person that will own them can knowwhich they prefer.Also, why wouldn't you simply use a Krell preamp with that amp? 
New versions of Vienna Mahlers, Strauss?
Nope. They are slated for replacement with the first one being the Strauss but the Mahler will be around for a while yet. They are first coming out with a no holds barred 20k speaker and will address the others as time goes on. The Mahlers are sup... 
Shunyata cables vs Nordost Frey
Cables are so different that you really do need to listen to them before you buy. You might be very surprised at what you like and don't like about certain cables. It alsoseems to take a lot longer than you think to come to any real conclusion (ie... 
Mcintosh C220 pre
Turn it on. Start listening to music. The next day, do the same thing. The next day, do it again. Presto! Broken in. Then, relax, enjoy a wonderful piece of equipmentthat only a fortunate few in the whole worlds population are privliged to listen ... 
What is the best amp for Sonus Faber Cremonas?
Linn Chakra amps sound beautiful with these. 
Which Receiver for Sonus Cremona Auditors
Arcam.