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Simaudio Moon w5.3se
Sonicbeauty-The Simaudio amp in question is not a new model. Initially came out in 2007, an SE version in 2009.30 years of excellent reviews, great warranty and industry respect is not happenstance.I respectfully disagree with your point of view. ... 
What do you mean by "better" when it comes to cabl
Manitunc-I found this somewhere and saved it in notepad. I do not recall where I read it.What better means:[Better means deeper, more clearly defined soundstage, it means cleaner/more distinct overall presentation - more easily heard stereo separa... 
need an amp...
Wolf,Is that why Classical and Country sound like crap on my "Funk Firm" turntable and Rick James integrated? 
The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store
Every year there are at least half a dozen audio shows spread out across the country (last yr NY, MI, FL, GA, CA, NV, WA, MO, CO, TX, DC) No one has to travel more than two states away to find at least 80-175 brands represented.I realize that does... 
Simaudio Moon w5.3se
IMO, pretty much anything produced by Jean Poulin, designer and company president of Simaudio is going to be very good to outstanding. I put them in the same category as recommending Cary, Krell, Conrad-Johnson, Audio Research, McIntosh, or McCorm... 
The best of the DACs
The gauntlet has been thrown!Can't wait to see the outcome:>) 
Power amp /pre amp matching
Yes, it will be fine. Most people will look for a ratio of 20:1 Look through the amp/preamp archives for the specific reason why. I have read it several times myself. 
Harbeth P3ESR vs Fritz Rev 5 vs DeVore Gibbon 3XL
No_Regrets,If you have the time and do not need the speakers right now, I would like to suggest that you go to AXPONA in Chicago, IL. March 8-10 and visit/listen/meet many of the manufacturers who will be there to demo there wares. I plan on atten... 
Verbatim Interconnects need someone to fix the end
Where are you located? Someone near you may be able to offer assistance. Simple fix even if not real handy. 
Speaker Invoice Via Audiogon
In case the buyer is expecting something else.I usually include a screen print of the "For Sale" ad that I used showing the item as "SOLD". Put it in the box when you ship. I keep a copy for my records as well, in a binder. 
Les Fleurs by Marsen Jules
The volume of "unknown to me" music since I started using Pandora and Tunein.com plus many other Internet radio stations is mindboggling. 
Harbeth P3ESR vs Fritz Rev 5 vs DeVore Gibbon 3XL
Where are you located? 
Pricing Audio Research LS17
JAWAG, $1650-$2000 depending on age and condition and desire to own one. 
What's Up with Magnapan at Shows?
I am going to Axpona in March. I will ask and post a reply in this forum. If I get the run-a-round or encounter any "rudeness" I will organize a "Sit-In" on the spot! 
What are the "new" brands in amps and pre-amps
I'll add a few that have come up on my radar in the past year. Devialet*, Heed, Hegel*, Sroll, Shindo, Jungson*, Octave*, Micromega*, Music Culture Technology.*I have listened to these and I thought that they were very good.