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best preamps in the 4K-8K range
Check out www.H-cat.com for info on the North American Products 12 preamp ($3995.00). IHMO, I don't think there is anything better. I have owned many fine preamps over the years (Audio Research, Threshold, Spectral, Krell just to mention a few. No... 
Amps for Avantgarde
You should audition North American Products H-Cat Preamp, latest version. Absolutely the best there is IMHO. See their website at www.H-cat.com for a list of dealers or contact them direct. Don't think you'll be sorry. 
Whatever Happened To SAE?
I don't know what happended to SAE, but the fellow who owned it was Morris Kessler. Very nice guy. I met him when I visited Arnie Nudell and John Ulick at Infinity Systems in Canoga Park, Ca back in 1970 or 71. I was in the army at the time and I ... 
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I wouldn't do any business with Viridian under any circumstances. To state that most of Audiogoners are on the fringes of society is very demeaning and indicates a person with an attitude of superiority over the rest of us. Just my opinion, but it... 
"Reference" Preamps
If you can do without a remote, you owe it to yourself to try and audition the H-Cat preamp from North American Products. See their website for a list of dealers at www.H-Cat.com. I personally think it is the best preap regardless of price. 
Hail to Mcintosh
My McIntosh gear goes back to 1959. I owned A C-20 Preamp, MC30 power a, Mc275 power amp. I got away from McIntosh for quite a number of years. I have a pair of Duntech Sovereigns that I've had for 20 years. I used ARC amps, Spectral, NRG, Edge M8... 
VPI Scout and Scout Master questions? Can I place.
Why don't you contact Harry Wiesfeld at VPI? There isn't a finer human being on the planet. He will always answer your questions. 
Laser unit for Sony XA7ES CD player
Call Sony at 1-866-357-6230. It is located in Laredo, Tx. I had 2 or 3 Beta VCR's repaired there. Very courteous and they did very good work. Ask for Adrien, but anybody can help you. Good luck. 
Passive Pre - No Regrets?
Agree with TBG. I have tried passive pre-amps (Placette) for one. Very clean, but does not have the dynamic punch. I currently use the H-Cat pre and it is IMHO, the best pre-amp that I have ever heard in my 50 years of this this wild, crazy hobby ... 
Step Down Transformer
Glory, one thing that all the threads advising you have forgotten is the fact that you will have to get a motor pulley for 60 hertz operation as Europe voltage is 50 hertz. The motor will not run at the correct speed. 
Achieving Preamp nirvana with a SF Line 3?
If you're looking for audio nirvana, you should try and listen to North American Products H-Cat preamp. Go to www.H-Cat.com. They are presently contemplating a dealer in Arizona. I have been a music lover/audiophile for more years that I care to a... 
Have you seen the VR9SE Review?
Right on Jaybo. You hit the nail right on the head. I have a 20 year old pair of Duntech Sovereigns designed by John Dunlavy while he was in Australia and there's not a heck of a lot of speakers out there that are as musical and dynamic. The big D... 
which preamp sounds most transparent?
H-Cat 12B with Wavefront Timing Control. Incredible preamplifier. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I HAVE OWNED THE DUNTECH SOVEREIGNS FOR 18 YEARS AND I SEE NO REASON TO CHANGE THEM. A TRULY MAGNIFICIENT SPEAKER. 
One more Power Cord Needed...Advice?
I have tried all the "top contenders" in power cords. Acoustic Zen, Audience, etc. In my humble opinion, the Xindak Gold Power cord is in a world of it's own. This also pertains to their Gold Interconnects. I don't know what the Chinese folks know...