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The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers
Your list should also include:- Revel Salon 2- Wilson Sasha- MBL 116F- Sonus Faber FuturasGood luck through this journey!Mike 
Magico Room at RAMF How good did it sound
Balabo Pre and power. Don't remember the front end. 
Decent DAC under $10k anyone?
Ditto on the ARC DAC 8. I'm extremely happy with mine.Mike 
Revel Salon 2 in Milwaukee area
I have a pair of Salon 2s. These are terrific speakers. I certainly would recommend you attend RMAF in Denver. The Revels as well as other superb speakers will be on display and ready for audition. This event is only 2 weeks away. Probably the bes... 
ARC LS27 Vs Parasound JC2
I have the LS27. Have not compared it to the JC2. I did compare it to several preamps from Ayre and McIntosh (C48/50 and 2200). I'm extremely happy with my decision.Just a point of reference...Mike 
Bryston BDP1- loading problem
This is a big deal for me. I'm considering the BDP 1 for two reasons - quality of sound (based on reviews and customer feedback) and ease of use (not interested in having to setup a PC). However, I'm not interested in having to convert files for t... 
Revel Salon2 vs Wilson Sasha
Nice set up your brother selected. I have actually listened to that same combo and felt it was a super system. Very musical ensemble for sure.Mike 
Revel Salon2 vs Wilson Sasha
Both speakers are very good. I have Salon 2s. I also like the Sashas. I can listen to the Salon's all day without any fatigue. I drive them with ARC. Very pleased.Mike 
How Much Power: Revel Salon 2's
I'm using an Audio Research DS450 (450 w/ch). This amp does a very nice job driving them. My room is 16 X 19. A much larger room may need a bit more power.Thanks,Mike 
Looking at the Audio Research DS450 - once again
I bought one and still have it. It does a very nice job driving my Revel Salon 2s.Would I buy it again? Only if I was pairing it with other ARC equipment.Thanks,Mike 
Must Hear Speakers in $10K range
Consider a pair of Revel Studio 2s as well. 
Amp for Revel Ultima Studio 2s
What is your budget?ARC also works well with the Ultima 2 line. I'm driving the Salon 2s with the ARC LS27 and DS450. Extremely happy with this combo.Mike 
Amps for Sasha
I've heard them sing very nicely with ARC. 
Audio Research DS 450 amp......thoughts
Flex2,May want to give it a listen. I did a comparison with Ayre and McIntosh. The DS450 did extremely well. Thanks,Mike 
Has anyone tried the new Shunyata interconnects?
I have the black mambas on order - PCs, XLR ICs, SCs and jumpers. I was able to do a comparison with Kimber Selects (1021 and 3035) - which were wires I was seriously considering. After the comparison, I changed my mind.