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Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
Wow, I have just gone through a similar process in evolving my system. I ran my system for a long time with a Wadia CD player acting as my preamp directly feeding my Krell and then into my B&W 801s. I didn't know what I was doing with that app... 
New ARC REF6se or buy a used ARC Reference 10?
Thanks to wire transfers and UPS overnight I just installed a used 2018 ARC Reference 10, replacing my rogue RP 7 with Mazda NOS tubes. It is in perfect shape, literally two little marks on the clear plastic tops. It is warming up from its flight ... 
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
I went through a system revision beginning two years ago. I bought a Purist Audio Design (PAD) Colossus silver balanced cable in the early nineties to connect my Wadia CD player directly to my Krell amp. It was a crazy move to spend 1200 on a sing... 
New ARC REF6se or buy a used ARC Reference 10?
Well, thanks guys. I did just that. Bought a used REF 10. It will be replacing a rolled Rogue RP 7. I will let you know what it sounds like after I get it shipped here and heated up. Thanks for your thoughts! 
suffering over choice of VTL 6550 signature II or the ARC REF6se
yes, sorry! 
suffering over choice of VTL 6550 signature II or the ARC REF6se
Yet several of you still went with VTL over ARC, given the challenges. Must be something there. I am getting to hear a VTL 6550 sig II Tuesday. I will bring my rogue RP-7 to see how they relate in performance. Prices are starting to mush together,... 
Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had?
yes, I was thinking last night that my current system is the best I have ever heard. I've never had the chance to go to a show to hear any dream systems, but I've heard plenty of 300K showroom set ups. The reason its right for ME is the incredible... 
Need advice on used Wilson Audio speakers
This past year I upgraded my 1991 B&W 801 Matrix anniversary model speakers, so I too enjoyed my speakers for a long time. I bought new, but an outdated model Wilson Sasha 2s. I was driving my B&Ws with a Naim NAP DR300 90 watts and though... 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
Having just two weeks ago upgraded my Naim NAP DR 300 amp to  Parasound JC1+ monoblocs for my Wilson Sasha2s I have to comment that technically the Naim had "enough" power and drove high current into low ohms, but I was not getting anywhere near t... 
suffering over choice of VTL 6550 signature II or the ARC REF6se
Thank you all for sharing your insights, they are so valuable as I'm not in that willy-nilly switch components out phase in my life. It sounds like you all confirm that he VTL stuff is really good, but like everything there are some challenging tr...