robotk

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Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
LFD NCSE VBest amp I've ever heard. 
Ayre C7xe integrated vs AR VSi55 with Proac D25 sp
I'm using the same amp in balanced mode with Neutral Reference interconnects and the sound is phenomenal -- really world class, in my opinion.Maybe try Cardas? There are other amps that have a warmer sound, but I can't think of another that has th... 
suggestions for used class A integrated under $2k
Sugden A21 
Turntable suggestions
I would also suggest looking at a Planar 25 -- I got mine with tonearm for $770 brand new. Good deals are out there on this one and it sounds alot better than the P3. What's nice is that the RB600 is a good arm that can be used when and if you pla... 
Triangle Titus 202 + SS amp=???
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that you will probably end up selling the Triangles off if using them with inexpensive SS. 
How long before Paradigm Studio series break in???
speaker positioning -- experiment 
Entry-level speakers
You need to go nearfield -- get some nearfield monitors; this way you will cancel out the effects of bad room acoustics as well as allowing you to get away with lower power. I recently tried this out in a small, cramped bedroom with a pair of Spen... 
SPeakers 90% of your sound
Room obviously #1 Speakers#2 Amp close #3....In my experience, the room clearly makes the greatest difference as well as positioning -- this should go without sayingSurprisingly enough I found the differences between some amps to be quite large --... 
Best small speaker
^^Quad 12L^^ 
Best small speaker
A surprisingly full sound, nicely balanced from highs to lows with a nice smooth midrange. The imaging is superb and the cabinetry is finished in a beautiful piano finish.