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How to power the BW 805 D3 speakers
I own a pair of the 805 D3 speakers.  If you are looking for a great integrated amp, I would recommend the Rogue Sphinx.  It is a class D integrated amp that combines tubes with the latest digital technology. The tubes really make the 805's  come ... 
Preamp for Rogue Stereo 100 amplifier
I own a Rogue RP5 Preamplifier and a Krell KAV250 a 2 channel amp.  Great combination .  Nice balance of tube warmth and the solid punch of Krell.  I am not sure if you are looking to replace both a preamp and amp or just a pre amp or just a amp. ... 
Reasonable but not outragious interconnects
You have some great gear.  So the synergy of your system should include selecting good quality cabling to maximize your musical enjoyment.  This does not mean you have to spend a fortune on cables and interconnects.  That is where "Snake Oil" is o... 
Rogue audio amp thoughts
I  purchased the RP 5  3 years ago .  What really impressed me was the tubes give a very warm feeling to the music. I have a old  Krell KAV250a.Although that amp is 10 years old, it works amazingly with the Rogue.  When it comes to replacing the a... 
Speaker upgrade for classical music
I have been following this post very closely.  There are some great ideas.  So here are my thoughts for what it is worth.  Since you already have floor standing speakers for your front speakers, I would be looking at Vienna Accustics Beethovens.  ... 
Blue Jeans Cable Sound Good???
I just auditioned a pair of Blue Jeans Cable LC1 interconnects.  I did a AB comparison with other interconnects such as Transparent Music Wave and for kicks a pair of old Monster interconnects  My impression was that the BJC represents a good bang... 
matching a pair of speakers to my equipment
There are many variables that have to be taken into consideration when selecting the proper speakers for your system. The comments hit upon many very important factors to consider. Size and accoustic treatment of your room, the type of music you l... 
Power amp recommendation for Vienna Mahler
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mahler's. They are magnificant. I own a pair of Beethovens from Vienna Accoustics and am thrilled with the entire line. To get the best performance out of the Mahler's I recommend going with a seperate pre-a... 
Your thoughts on Rotel Amps
Rotel makes outstanding gear. Rotel is forward thinking, and offers a lot of bang for a relatively low cost. Rotel has a solid Five year warranty. There is plenty of power produced by a massive torrodial transformer. By power, I don't mean watts, ... 
Small Speakers w/ Full Range Sound
Because your listening room is relatively small, I would recommend the Sonus Faber Concerto bookshelf speakers with a Rel Storm III Subwoofer. The Sonus Fabers are available with Piano Black or Walnut finishes. A high quality Pre amp and Amp such ... 
How good do SACD players play normal CDS
The SACD Players do a good job on normal CD's Not tremendously better. What seperates the SACD from the regular CD's is how they reproduce SACD recorded formats. The SACD recordings do sound very accurate. The SACD units are very pricey now. You w... 
Speakers: all-time worst
I am in total agreement. Bose has no idea what good quality speakers are. I have a friend who loves his Bose 301's based solely on the fact that Consumer Reports recommends them. Are you kidding me. Is Consumer Reports a true judge of audiophile q...