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Amp for Dali Hellicon 400 mk2
Now that I think of it, a tube amp would probably add some much needed body. 
Amp for Dali Hellicon 400 mk2
I auditioned the mk1 version with arcam P1 monos at my dealer. I felt they sounded quite anemic. I can only hope they sound better with more power. This was in a room that was about 13 x 16 x 8h. 
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...
Pubul57. The gentelman I spoke to in the Apogee room said they can make new pairs also. 
Whos Going To RMAF 2008 This Year?
I'll be there. First audio show. Can't wait. 
Help with Pre-Amps
Phaseshifter, I had a Benz Ace cartridge on my VPI Scout and liked the combo. I don't have experience with your turntable so its hard to tell if the Benz would work well.If you bought your tt from a dealer they should know what works well. If not ... 
Help with Pre-Amps
Phaseeshifter. Yes I would go with a linestage since you already have a phonostage. I don't have any experience with preamps in that price range. I went from a $3,000 integrated amp (preamp and amp in same box) to a $4,500 preamp. Both pieces were... 
Help with Pre-Amps
Phaseshifter. A preamp that has a phono stage is considered a full funtion preamp. A preamp without a phono section is called a linestage. A passive preamp has no gain of its own and must be matched with a source ie phonostage or cd player with a ... 
Looking for Polarity Invert Feature...
Aesthetix Calypso. Adjustable via remote control or face panel. 
Next step after B&W 802D
Your amp speaker combo is a mismatch. You either need a 200 wpc plus solid state amp or speakers that can be driven by your 50 wpc tube amp IMO.Sean 
The best $1500-2500 amp to run with Aerial LR5's
I looked on the Aerial web site and your right Matti. The woofers are a little larger and the LR5 also has a lower sensitivity. JC1s would be better but for the price I don't know of anything better. 
Most transparent amp you've heard?
I forgot VTL Siegfreid. Though I have heard them through Wilson Alexandria at dealer. They sounded wonderful.G I will check out the Rowland too. 
Most transparent amp you've heard?
Thanks for the replies.I'm going to RMAF this year. Here is a list of amps I want to audition.ASR Emitter 2 exclusiveAtmasphere MA2 mk3Audio ResearchBolder 2060CAT JL2FM AcousticsHalcroParasound JC1Pass XA.5 and X.5Rogue Zeus or ApolloSpectronWolc... 
The space between the speakers
No it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. I've had to do the same thing before and though its not ideal it can work just fine.Sean 
The best $1500-2500 amp to run with Aerial LR5's
I used the Parasound Halo A21 with the Aerial model 9 and really liked the combo. The LR5s use the same drivers as the model 9s minus two woofers. 
Most transparent amp you've heard?
Pubul57, Yes they require more power than that. From the Stereophile measurements the impedance on the panel starts above 50 Ohms at 1.6 Kohms and drops to 3.3 Ohms at 15 Kohms and continues down to .5 Ohms at 29 Kohms. JA also goes on to say that...