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Magnus MA-300 vs. Innersound DPR-500
Someone chose LSA Statement integrated amp over the mighty Sanders Sound Magtech amp. LSA Statement with John Tucker upgrades ($12K) is twice costlier than Magtech amp ($5.5K) though. I am not just looking into sheer power like Magtech amp provide... 
Magnus MA-300 vs. Innersound DPR-500
Hi Sarcher30, Thanks for the response. My room size is 25' x 16' x 10' and speakers are YG Acoustics Anat Reference II Pro. My main goal is to select an amp which will give higher quality power and will have sufficient reserve power to drive the s... 
Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT
Phasecorrect,The F2 seems to be some intrigueing speakers. But I dont see any on Ebay. Amazon says it is not available. On Athena's website there is no mention of F2 as they are discontinued. Do you know any other source ?Telescope_trade, thanks f... 
Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT
Very interesting suggestion, Manoterror. I have thought of Mirage at one point but not too seriously. Now that you have mentioned, I will look into it again.Question to Telescope_trade. Can you please little elaborate on the sound character of XLS... 
Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT
Audiofreakgeek, My budget is around $2000. But I like to keep it as less as possible (probably around $1000). I will use them for music playback probably for 25%, and HT 75%. My music choices are Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, etc. Bob_reyno... 
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
Htrookie, it has been quiet a while since you purchased the preamp. Your experience with the preamp and comparison with other preamps or any update will be much appreciated. Thanks, 
Please suggest good balanced Preamp
Hi all, I appreciate very much for the great suggestions and valuable inputs.Joey54,The preamp will feed an active crossover (Pass Labs XVR-1) which in turn will feed a pair of VTL MB 300s for H/F drivers and a pair of KRELL 350C Mono Blocks for t... 
Tube amp recommendation
Hi Dennyc,If you want a a very good tube amp I will suggest RaySonic SP-120 tube integrated amp. RaySonic is a Canada based company and has very good reputation for making truely high end products. The amp outputs 50 very sweet watts yet seems imm... 
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
Hi Mcfarland, Thank you for taking your time and sharing this valuable information. I think the Atma Sphere MP3 is a balanced Preamp. I was also considering MP3. How is the tube life on MP3 ?Thanks, 
Anybody compared SR Tesla with Jade Hybrid ?
Hi Shellie,Thanks for the input. The "Jade Hybrid" I mentioned is not the same as "Stealth Jade Hybrid". There is a company by name "Jade" and they sell an IC called "Hybrid" or "Hybrid-Gold". That is the "Jade Hybrid" referred to in my initial po... 
Anybody compared SR Tesla with Jade Hybrid ?
Dear Cfchew,Thanks for the input. Your input is very much appreciated. I was contemplating between these two brands.Best regards,-s 
How to control long decay of B&W woofers ?
Hi Richard,Yes, I have changed the polarity when removing the passive crossover network of the woofers. I was looking for KRELL KBX crossovers but those are no more made or available as you have mentioned already. But the crossover is not the prob... 
How to control long decay of B&W woofers ?
Hi Newbee, that is an excellent point. I was also thinking on the same line what you have just pointed out. Otherwise there is no explanation. I was very much puzzled by this observation. I tried so many different ways to make the sound clean but ...