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Do Plinius amps have high frequency anomalies?
I use Kimber cables, recommended by the speaker maker, not necessarily the amplifier maker. I do not believe them to be high-capacitance.The SA 100MKIII is very impressive in its ability to capture nuance and reveal internal lines in complex orche... 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Further info: I use a tube preamp (AI Modulus 3A) and Shahinian Hawk speakers. I suppose this is heresy, but I have found tube amps (such as the VAC or Music Reference which I have used) can be just as grating on the nerves as SS amps. I have not ... 
How to figure output from efficiency in db ?
Thanks, folks. It appears that I was inattentive. The 100x increase in dbW does translate to a 20db output gain, with all other factors held constant. I was thrown off by their chart. 
Is there any such thing as a high end receiver?
Thank you all for your thoughtful recommendations. I have bought a Lynn Classic(k) for simplicity. Now, if I could only find a nice pair of ls3/5a's, my friend would be in audio heaven.