sscot1961

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What tube monoblocks?
Its hard to comment without considering your front end, and, your speakers, also your listening tastes and room. Iv had ARC monos,M300,VT150,D115MKII. Now I have Rowland Model 9 monos/w/BPS and Model 7 monos...Scot 
Sonus Faber Extremas with Sub or Amati Homages
I own Extremas, I suggest them, they use the dynaudio drivers that are superior. I have used them with velodyne f-15, sunfire arc. sig subs, talon roc 1, it does not matter what you use it will destroy the magic, trust me I tried, these speakers w... 
No Bi-Amp but tubes for Maggies -- can it be done?
I had a pair of MG3A, that I was driving with a stereo pair of Audio research D-115MK2. Your talking 115w x 4. 1 stereo amp per speaker. This system kept me happy until I purchased Rowland mono blocs ang Apogee Diva ribbons. The ARC D115 can typic... 
Help with preamp choice please
I would check out some of the audio research preamps, this is their forte. I dont know your budget, but, a sp-9MK3 good starting point and its built-in phono stage is great. I personally have a Ref2MK2 driving Rowland model 9's monos. This is my 3... 
Tough Speaker choice, Please look and comment
Hi, If ya want some serious SPL'S.Seek out a pair of Klipsch LaScallas,extremely efficent,punchy,although a little bright for my taste,virtually indestructable. Or mabey some Infinity Betas,bi-amp only My current speakers are Apogee Acoustics Diva... 
Need Help - Best Tube Amp for My System - Thiels
IF AGE DOES not matter,a PAIR OF AUDIO RESEARCH , ID SAY A pair of D115MKII, stereo amps115wpc@8ohmbi-latterally bi-amp;230wpc .can be had for around 1000.00 ea. on audiogon,these amps are approx. 10 yrs old,originally sold for 4000.00 ea,pure tub... 
dac with remote
AUDIO AERO...SAME GUYS THAT MAKE THE CAPITOLE CD PLAYER ARE SOON TO BRING A REMOTE VOL DAC TO MARKET,SHOULD BE AVAILABLENOW