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Wilson Benesch Discovery
Agree with Ajazi. I have WB ARCs which are slightly more efficient and using a 150 what BAT vk-250. I have more power than needed in a 15 X 17 room. I am using a REL B2 as well. 
Marantz Player Question
OK, back on topic. The SA11 is purely a 2 channel audio machine SACD and CD only. If you need video the 9500 will give you solid audio and video. 
Marantz Player Question
If you do not need multi channel and DVD-a the SA11 is the way to go. the 9500 is nice but does not compare. Also, the SA-11 with the balanced out is noticably better then with the SE. If you have xlr use it. 
Playing with the idea of solid state amps
Also throw on the heap a BAT vk-250 or vk600(se). I have a vk-250 and love it. Make sure when you listen to a unit that has ALLOT of breakin. 
Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier
I would look at something from BAT... 31-se or 51-se 
Buying brand new unheard equipment.
I have listened to it and it sounds very good. PS Audio and Music Direct offer 30 money back guarantee. 
Are silver cables best for my system????
Audioquest silver offers the best of both worlds. Not inexpensive but worth it. 
best turntable under $5k
Avid Volvere with Rega arm (if you can go 800 higher SME 309. Great tt. Easy to set-up, extremely well made. Dynamics, timing and detail of a non-suspended tt but midrange with depth and palpability of a suspended. Background quietness not unlike cd. 
What do you have under your Black Diamomd Racing
Don't get rid of the BDR source! I would get three BDR cones (which ever flavor 3s or 4s) and put them on top of the source , pointing up. Place your player on top. You will notice a big improvement. Things open up and there is even a greater sens... 
Review: Balanced Audio VK P10 SE w/ Super Pak Tube preamp
Thanks for the review. As you progressed from the p5, p10, se... what improvements did you notice with each move up??Thanks 
Skewed cantilever
If the cantilver is skewed to the right doesn't that mean you do not have enough anti-skate set? Some tonearms are under-set even if dialed in correctly. 
Best speakers for Classical music under 10k used
I have had Wilson Benesch speakers for 2 years. Very satisfying for all types of music. I am mainly a classical lister. The WB speakers are coherent, still detailed and very dynamic. 
Exprience with Avid turntables?
I own a Volvere after having a fully equiped LP12 for many years. I never thought I'd sell the LINN (loved it) but the Volvere has it all and in My opinion AVID makes the best suspended tables available. They seemed to have combined the best of su... 
Shunyata taipan or Python, for BAT?
I switched from a Taipan Alpha to a Python Alpha 
Shunyata taipan or Python, for BAT?
I have all BAT gear. vkp5, 31se, vk-250. Been through all the Shunyata cords and in each price point they are very good. When I went from Taipan to Python Alpha there was a big change. All the gear benefited from the Python. More coherent, more de...