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Crystal Cable - Have you heard or compared them?
Have you compared them to other cables? 
What pre/power amp for jm lab Mezzo's
I have Ayre K-5Xe preamp and V-5Xe power amp with the JM Labs Diva BE and I just love the sound. Might want to give this combo a try. 
Nordost Red Dawn to ValKYRJA
You might want to look at the Nordost Frey, which many experts found better than the Valkyrja for a fraction of the price, hence the reason to discontinue the Valkyrja. You could also listen to Nordost Tyr, which is the model replacing the Valkyrj... 
Nordost Cables
Hi George,I have experienced all 3 models: Frey, Heimdall, SPMAltough you will hear a small difference between the Frey and the Heimdall, the Heimdall will retain all the qualities you found in the Frey but to a lesser extent.To my ears the new mo... 
How should I plug my headphone amplifier ?
Can my preamp tape output voltage be incompatible with the voltage of the headphone amp ? 
Pre/power or Int Amp for Wilson Sophias?
Looking at your preferences, I would take a look at these;Ayre K-5xe preamplifierAyre V-5xe power amplifierGreat all around, musical, and as you requested, not bright. 
Should I change my CD player ?
Sd2005gtI love my JM Lab Diva, they can fill out even the biggest room with big bold sound while letting every bit of details through. Altough they are not your average audiophile hyper detailled loudspeakers, you never get the feeling that someth... 
Should I change my CD player ?
Hi LarrykenEven if I do like the sound of my system a lot, I kind of wonder if the synergy of an all Ayre system could surpass the sound of my system with the Wadia. I guess I just want to make sure I am not missing anything. 
Good Amp for JM Labs Utopia Speakers
I have matched my JM Lab Utopia Diva BE with Ayre V-5xe with great success, I previously had them match with a YBA 1 power amp and I prefer the Ayre, simply much more musical, less analytical, you find yourself enjoying and listening to the music ... 
Searching for Good Headphones & Headphone Amp
I own the CI audio headphone amp and external optional power supply paired with Grado SR-60 and I love this combo. I also lokked at the Grado amp and the Musical Fidelity amp but found the CI Audio more dynamic and easier to listen to with all kin... 
The ultimate integrated amp.
If you want tube then you should listen to Audiomat Recital.If you like SS then the Nagra MPA (yes there is an integrated version available) should be at the top of your list.Both are quite expensive but you asked for the best. 
SS Int Amps, $1500-5k choices ??
Ayre AX-7 evolutionSim Audio new I-7 (shipping soon)Lavardin IS ReferenceYBA PassionAlready add a Bryston and it did not compare to these above.