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Atma-Sphere amps with Eggleston Andra II's
Don't sell your amps - they are far too good! Think of other speakers - Kharma 3.2 come to mind - that's what I use with AS 2.2s and the sound is remarkable 
Review: Jadis Orchestra Reference Integrated Tube amp
Great review. What output tubes did you use? KT 90, 88 or EL 34s? 
What is a better value speaker -- Kharma 3.2FE at
I owned Wilsons (3/2) for 14 years before moving to Kharma 3.2 FEs. The musicality, coherence and seamless blending of all but the lowest notes, with a magical midrange and superb highs all make the Kharma a better fit to my ears than any Wilsons ... 
Advice from Thor, AS, Vac owners
I guess I should have included Joule Electra VZN80. 
Advice from Thor, AS, Vac owners
Thorman,How would you characterize the midrange and treble of the TPA 30? It needs to be as spectacular as the Jadis with EL 34s......... 
Anybody heard the Jadis DA 88 Signature?
Thanks for the responses. I guess it should sound great at the price! Must be the most expensive non SET int amp per power watt, extant! (or close). Which issue of HiFi+?Joe, I am told it only uses KT 88 tubes - designed for them only. I was hopin... 
Jadis Orchestra Reference SE and DA-50 Integrateds
I am indeed the lucky recipient of Joe's JOR. Just for perspective, let me state that my home system (EMM DCC2, CDSD, Sota Cosmos latest vacuum model, Shelter 901, EAR 324, Atma-Sphere MP-1 Mk III, Atma-Sphere MA-2 (220 WPC OTL Class A), Kharma Re... 
Is There any Truly "High End" Integrated Amp?
The most musically satisfying and certainly "high end" integrated amplifier I have heard is the Jadis Orchestra Reference. A great amp with one irritating issue - biasing is a huge pain - otherwise it is perfect, at least driving my speakers, Merl... 
What Is Best Monoblocks For Around $10,000 Used?
No doubt - Atmasphere MA-2 monoblocks - OTL, Class A, 220 WPC. 
Atmasphere preamps
I have an MP-1 with AS MA-2, and the combination is astounding. Just so much better in almost every respect than other preamps I have tried, including the much vaunted Mark Levinson 32 reference preamp. I cant, however, comment on the MP-3, but wo... 
Review: Audioparts, Inc. Mas Signature Hybrid Speaker cable
I agree that these are great speaker cables, certainly disproportionate to their modest price. Interestingly, they sounded much better mated with Proac 1s (bi-wired) than with Merlin TSM-Mx, driven by a Jadis OR. The Merlins were better with singl... 
How does one find an Onix dealer?
Thanks, all. Located it. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
My deepest sympathy to all of Pat's family. This has been a remarkable journey, not only for Pat and his grieving family, but for all of us who have learned so much from him. I can only hope that the support and love he has received and will conti... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat,I read your detailed post about what your body, and, in a sort of almost detached, absolutely rivetingly honest way, you described what your mind and soul are going through.......I did a double take, shook my head and conclude that, in my enti... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat,Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but that is not a reflection of lack of interest, as I read every one of your posts and think of you and your and your family's ordeal daily. The impact your posts, reflective of an amazing grace under the h...