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Dunlavy SC-IVa how best driven
The 150i Aloia's were my favorite choice. I settled on those after using Cary200's and Wolcott. The hardest thing is to set them up properly with that large of a speaker. If you don't have room for them to breathe you won' t be impressed. 
Best Tonearm Cable Under 600.00
TG audio hsr is the best and very reasonable. Bob Crump is the maker 
Best power for 10,000
The new Aloi 1501 inductive has double the power of the 1301. If you want smooth dynamic sound with bass authority you need to audition these. I think the price is around $5500. I liked the sound better than the Pass 350,Wolcott, and the Cary 200 ... 
Need recommendations on cables?
HMS cables from Germany. These are excellent. These were referred to me by ex-Valhalla and Siltech owners. 
Best Remote $1,250 used preamp?
The Aloia preamp bettered a $6000 pre in my system. Still one of the steals or should I say reasonably priced products in all highend 
Best Component Ever, for the money
Aloia amps are still a steal 
need help choosing line condtioner
Audio tekne from Japan is excellent. I have everything including amps plugged into it. I can't read the Japanese but I do know the voltage remains at a steady 120. You can email me for further info 
Does anybody hear HMS speaker cables?
Using the hms interconnects changed the whole sound of the system. Much more clarity, inner detail, microdynamics. Couldn't believe what I wasn't hearing before. The most amazing and suprising upgrade I have made. This is only with interconnects f... 
Ugliest speaker ever?
Dunlavy coffins and B&W nautilus 
Any Piega p 10 users out there?
The Piega's definitely need some power. I was using aloia's biamped and changed to the Aloia 150I which are double the power and it made an very BIG difference especially in the bass and lower mids. Check with Piega. They prefer burmester,classe,a... 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
Bwhite, I am using the lower version. Are you familiar with the transformers. 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
I dicovered a definite upgrade with the Mephisto II transport and Enkianthus dac by using the audio tekne cd transformer. This improved the soundstage and the imaging was even more focused. Definitely more analog sounding. I'm still trying to find... 
Rowland 2 or Accuphase A50?
The new Aloia 1501 amps may be a good choice. These are the reason I traded the Wolcott amps. Great authority with the delicacy of the mids and treble. Excellent build and quality. 
Which direction would you go?
Get to a top dealer in your area. Figure out what you want there and start unloading your equipment as needed. Trying to piece a system according to other peoples preferences will end up the same way as going the Stereophile Recommended components... 
Gold Face Olympic Power = Canada
I wish all hockey was played with that intensity. Great win for waiting 50 long years. Do you think the Canadians whined a little too much about the pairs skaters? Kind of tarnished the whole affair