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Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
Good luck on your pre search. Another pre you should consider is the deHavilland UltraVerve. I'm thrilled with mine. For details on what it did for my system, check my review in the amp/pre review section on Agon.Cheershttp://www.dehavillandhifi.c... 
Please recommend a good Tube preamp.
deHavilland UltraVerve. Great sound. Great build quality. Great customer service and support. Except for the 6SN7 tube, which can get a bit expensive for NOS, the tubes are cheap to replace.Cheers 
Personal speaker evolution
Pioneer- stock pair that came with full system- 1985Klipsch Forte'- 1987- still have, still great.Merlin VSM-MM- 2005- I hope to hold onto these as long as the Klipsch. If I do I guess I'll be set until at least 2023.:-) 
Art Audio Carissa vs deHavilland 845 tube amps
I can't compare the Carissa and the Ios. But I have th deHavilland UltraVerve and the Art Audio Carissa.I just wanted to say that the music this combo makes is amazing. Dynamic, smooth with unbelievable resolution. The soundstage is top notch. If ... 
Good 845 integrated
deHavilland, the Ios. But it does not come with remote.Cheershttp://www.dehavillandhifi.com/IOS_STEREO_845.htm 
Room size for Kharma 1.0s, need to downsize...
Merlin VSM-MM or MX. The VSM and the 3.2 always seem to be going head to head in threads. If you get to hear both let's us know what you think.Cheers 
Why not more on 845 SETs?
I listened to many amps, ss and tube when looking for my new amp. I then tried an 845 SET and that was that. I love my 845. It's everything Trelja said. The resolution and dynamics are great. Wonderful 3D full bodied sound. Is it the best? Who kno... 
Are you also thrilled with Mercury Preamp?
1markr comments mirror my experience with the UltraVerve exactly. I'm glad your enjoying the Mercury. I look forward to hearing it.Cheers 
Meadowlark Kestrel II vs. Soliloquy 6.2
Hi Mootsdude,I have Klipsch Forte's and like the Heresys they can be bright. I used the MiniMax in my system which consists of:NAD c541i cdpdeHavilland UltraVerveArt Audio CarissaWith the MiniMax in the system it sounded good but it was on the bri... 
I'm a little stumped
You have a great system now. So finding something that will make you pull out the wallet may be a challenge. That Mac/Klipsch sounds pretty good, I'm sure. Good luck.Cheers 
Platform for amp
As much as I was enjoying my system it got even better when I placed my 845 tube amp on maple with brass cones. The improvements were even more substantial when I did the same with my tube pre. Good luck.Cheers 
Recomendations for a line stage only tube pre-amp
Hello Larry,You should also check out the deHavilland Ultraverve. It's an octal tube pre and it did wonders for my system. Good luckCheers 
Tubed preamp suggestions?
Hi Jond....................................I hope all is well. You know what I'm going to recommend. The deHavilland UltraVerve or their new Mercury.Resolution, tone, dynamics, it's all there. Plus excellent build quality. Things you are used to f... 
Shania Twain Best of... WOW I have always
Hey Tomryan,I assume you are refereing to my comment about "the Twain/Lang combo seems to have a gift for making great music" line. I meant they have a talent for making music with catchy hooks and melodies. And IMHO it is great music for what it ... 
Shania Twain Best of... WOW I have always
You should also pick up Shanias' "Come On Over" & "Up", many more great songs on thoses cds.The Twain/Lang comb seems to have a gift for making great music. I'v been a fan of R. J. "Mutt" Lang since his work in the "80's" with Def Leppard &...