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What amp to drive the MBL 101d's?
anybody used Goldmund 29M to drive the MBL 101? 
Any experience with Gryphon amps ?
I am currently using Gryphon Antileon Mono Blocks and Sonata Allegro. I had a complete Mark Levision system before and found that the Gryphon power amp just doesn't match with Mark Levinson 380S. The Gryphon pre-amp is a much better match the Gryp... 
Tube amp for Avalon Eidolon ?
Do anybody try Eidolon with Gryphon Antileon Mono Block? Or MBL 9010? How about Rowland 9? 
Preamp for JRDG 302 + Avalon Eidolon
Hello Philb7777, I previously use the JRDG 8Ti, Avalon Radian and connected to Wadia directly without a pre-amp. Subsequently, I got a JRDG Coherence and found that was a big improvement. Thereafter, I switched to complete Mark Levinson system wit... 
Pass Lab, Mark Levinso or JRDG for Avalon Eidolon
Hello Philb777May I ask what pre-amp do you use with the 302. Have you try Ayre? 
Tube Preamp for Rowland 8Ti
Hello Findoc,Do you have any recommendation on selection of the tube pre-amp? 
Wadia 850 and Spectral DMA 150 matching without pre-amp
This following is the email reply from Wadia on this topic:Thank you for your email message and loyalty to Wadia. I must inform you that the customer, Joe, is correct about the incapability between the Wadia 850 and the Spectral amplifiers. We are... 
Wadia 850 and Spectral DMA 150 matching without pre-amp
Hello Nathanu,You blew out your speakers (what speakers did you use?) but why send your Wadia back?Did you blew your tweeters or the bass? 
Wadia 850 and Spectral DMA 150 matching without pre-amp
I have received the following email from other Audiogon member:" I have a Wadia 850. The dealer I bought it from was also a Spectral dealer. I asked about that possiblity. They told me that they had DAMAGED a Wadia 850 by directly connecting it to... 
Spectral DMA 150 compares to Rowland Model 6 and 8
I am thinking of connecting a Wadia 850 directly to a Spectral DMA 150 (without a preamp), would there be any matching problem? Do I need a Spectral pre-amp to go with it? What is Spectral 150 Studio Universal? Is that the same as DMA 150 II? 
Jeff Rowland Model 6 or Model 8
Hello Davefy,I understand that the Rowland 8 was produced between 92 and 95. I found a Rowland 8 with serial no. A800404, do you know whether this is a early or late model? Is this one got the choke power supply? 
Jeff Rowland Model 6 or Model 8
Hello Cornfedboy,How you describe the pros and cons (the sound) of Model 6 and Model 8T? 
Power amp for Avalon Eclipse Classic
Hello Cornfedboy,How would you describe the sound of A50V in comparison to Rowland Model 8?How about using a a50v instead of 2 a-50v bridged? 
Short Power Cable (ie, 3 to 6ft)
My Avalons are the Eclipse Classic and I am using a Rowland Concentra at the moment. I am planning to change my Rowland and may connect it to Wadia direct. Do you think Rowland 6 is a good choice? Or, do you think the Rowland 8 is better?What comm... 
Which Wadia?
Which one should I buy?1995 Wadia 20 + 1997 Wadia 27 at the price of $5,400 OR1998 Wadia 850 with input card at the price of $3,400.I think the 20+27 should sounds better, however the 20 is a bit old. Which is better value for money?