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Edge NL12.1: what smallish floorstanders/monitors?
I own Edge NL 12.1's and now first-hand why you want to keep your amp! I don't have experience with the Vienna or Sonus speakers noted above however I would suggest you are definitely on the right track with the above recommendation towards Eggles... 
Audioquest Niagra Vs Cheetah
AQ Cheetah is one of the best values amongst all of the different analogue interconnects. Its sound is refined, musical, fast, accurate and a host of other positive attributes. I've owned both Niagara and Cheetah and while there are several refine... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Good idea....I'll get to this as soon as I can assemble the info. If those of you can contribute what you know, I'll fix the list. BTW, Classe and Esoteric are both dual-mono and fully balanced from input to output. Thanks! 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Thanks Vladimir! Updated list (now sorted, finally!);Accuphase C-2810Accuphase C-2410Aestehtix JanusAesthetix CalypsoAtmaSphere Music Preamplifier MP3 (option)AtmaSphere New Music Preamplifier MP1 Mk. III (option)Audio Horizons TP 2.1 (option)Audi... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Thanks everyone! As of today, the combined list is;- Herron Audio- Pass Labs XP-20- Plinius Tautoro- Atma-Sphere Music Preamplifier MP-3 (option)- Atma-Sphere New Music Preamplifier MP-1 Mk. III (option)- Aesthetix Calypso- Aestehtix Janus- SimAud... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Dgad, Pedrillo, Analog1998: Thank you all very much for your feedback! 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Pedrillo: Thanks for the info. The P-5 is a discontinued model, correct? I've also heard the P-5LE and Celeste 5002 were great designs. Did you ever get a chance to listen to those or is your P5 an LE? Thanks again! 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
You are welcome; I am glad to hear that it helped.I've heard the same on Atma-Sphere. I believe theSimAudio P7 and P8 are as well. My Classe CP-700is full balanced and dual-mono for future reference.If you come across any of these and can share yo... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
As of now, the combined list of recommendations I've received (no particular order) is listed below. I need to determine which also offer balanced inputs;- Herron Audio- Pass Labs XP-20- Plinius Tautoro- Atma-Sphere Music Preamplifier MP-3 (option... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Thank you! 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Thanks everyone for the responses; I have lots of fun research to do! 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Where can I find product info? FYI...I don't need a phonostage if that matters for purposes of a recommendation. 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Thanks, for taking the time to respond; please take a look at my system and let me know what you think. I'll check out the Plinius and have also received offline recommendations for the new Pass Labs XP-20 and Atma Sphere as well. Any thoughts you... 
what are some digital cable upgrades/servers?
75-ohm with RCA pin is S/PDIF; I'm no expert so I cannot tell you the diffs at the cable/specification level.I've listened to the Harmonic and several other 75-ohm cables before; in your price range, I'd suggest the Eagle Eye. You'll be amazed at ... 
what are some digital cable upgrades/servers?
Are you referring to TOSLink, S/PDIF (Coaxial) or AES/EBU?I've auditioned Meridian gear before; their gear excels at digital, I am not surprised you found their native inputs and outputs were superior to your ears.Reasonable cost digital cables I'...