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Hegel Amplifiers
Hegels are a great amp, i sold my pass labs XA60.5 in favor of the H30 (although i did not want more power, i liked the sound of the H30, crisper,smoother, a tad bit warmer)It wasn't boisterous or rowdy with my high sensitivity speakers, in fact b... 
Music Fidelity M1 DAC compared to Bryston BDA-1
A recent side by side comparison by a local publication pitted the M2Tech Young against the M1 DAC - the reviewer clearly preferred the Young to the M1, let me see if i can find the review and post a link here, not so sure about the Bryston though. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Very Well Written,I have the M2Tech Vaughan DAC (Dynamic,Agile and Fast) and can't be more happier with this piece, i also recently acquired a secondary backup DAC from Hegel the HD25 (Warm,glowy,comforting) i run both of this with my Pass Labs XA... 
Hegel HD20 DAC-Has anyone heard it?
I just invested in an Hegel HD25 (latest 32 bit DAC that precedes the HD20)It's one of the most fascinating piece of equipment i heard of late, i had to have it even though i have another superdac which costs 4 times more, the sound of the HD25 is... 
Swans M200 died - don't want to replace with same
i thought speakers rarely get spoiled? - I guess i am wrong. 
Devore Silverback Refrence VS Egglestone Nines
Rugby1 - Nevertheless Thank you for your insight which is very much valued. 
Partnering Equipment for Pass Labs XA60.5
Dear Pdreher and Almarg - Thank you so much for your insight - i will take the maggies out of my list.So far looking like Harbeth M40.1 , i really do love harbeths! i am going to to Malaysia for holiday and will get to audition the Verity, lets se... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Hello Atmasphere,Sorry to offend you, i just meant it as a joke ofcourse! my dealer in India who i trust a lot speaks a lot about your gear, infact i was told that their group or company are about to contact you for some gears, or licensing i am n... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Sorry fellows, i really dont know how the Revel speaker topic got twisted here, as if you have would have read my posts - i have access to limited stuff.I am going with the PASS AMPS, dealer just signed them in they say that it will take 1-2 month... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
sorry for the typos and alienated english - meant to say, under Choice 2Tannoy Gleanair 15 / Tannoy Turnberry / or PMC Obli - sorry for the typos and erroneous phrases. 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Hey Guys just to keep you guys updated - VAC did not get back to my dealer, so that chapter is closed! looksl like i must lean towards a solid state/tube combo.although pretty frustrating indeed, after taking of your input matching with the type o... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Thanks for all the input Mbovaird, unfortunately, i am in INDIA! - theres a local dealer in Chennai (where i am at ) which carries specialist stuff - other than these guys (who are i think is a Malaysian based company) is the only reputable dealer... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
My dealer in India, is approaching VAC - they are a very reputable company, and hopefully, they get the VAC in-fact and i am placing an opening order of their VAC Phi 200 and the Entry level Rennaisance Preamp MK3 after hearing the comments from y... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Dear Charles1dad,Thank you for your reply, as a music lover - hands down - i do and always will prefer the sound of the valves - to me right now : it has not come down to Tube or Solid State its not even an even fight ; tubes have that rich intric... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Mbovaird Thank you for your long and detailed response, really appreciate it.I am quite really, not a subwoofer guy - i usually leave the music and tend to fiddle with the subwoofer in the middle of a track which takes away, the whole point of kic...