alucard19

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Anthem vs Arcam
You might want to look into getting an Anthem MRX 720, or the MRX 520 A/V receiver, they both come with the ARC room correction and you can hook up anything you need with these, they have pre outs for all the channels and you can even hook up 2 su... 
Warm and accurate bookshelves that can handle volume
See if you can find an older pair of Acoustic Research AR308 HO speakers, I currently have 3 pairs of them and they will keep up with any of the newer more expensive speakers, or if you want a floor standing speaker try the AR312 HO speakers, they... 
Phonostage comparisons
You might want to look into the top of the line Whest phono stages.  
phono preamp?
You might want to look into a used Whest phono preamp, most people that own them only trade up in the Whest line and don't just get rid of them.  
Amps
Yes if they are SS since the caps take awhile to really sound good so leave the SS amps on and the tubed amps off but let the tubes warm up for at least 30 to 60 minutes for best sound.  
Whats the ultimate goal with your pre amp ?
+1 on the Benchmark LA4, I just recently got one before the Holidays and it's the best preamp I've used in the last 40 years.  
DecWare 300B amp
You might want to also look into the Decware Zen TORII MK5, it allows for numerous tube choices and sounds great once broken in with at least 300 - 500 hours on it. I waited a year for mine and I will be keeping it until I pass, then my son will ... 
High-end-turntables
If you want an Acoustic Solid TT you need to contact Tri-Cell Enterprises in Canada, I have dealt with them for all of my Acoustic Solid purchases. Acoustic Solid - Tri-Cell Enterprises I have the Solid 111 Metal Stand with 2 tonearms, and this ... 
Which mono power amp would you choose and why?
@arcticdeth    Thanks for audio by van alstine  info, I'd rather keep an eye out for the Magtech amps. The Odyssey amps don't have the power I was looking for. Just keep the suggestions coming. Time for sleep here in Illinois, just waiting for ... 
Which mono power amp would you choose and why?
@bigtwin  That Hegel H30 is nice but out of my price range at $15,000.00 each.   @arcticdeth I have looked at the Sanders mono block amps previously but like the Hegel they are out of my current price range at $14,000.00 per pair.  My budget is... 
Which mono power amp would you choose and why?
@yyzsantabarbara  Thanks for the info on the Michi M8, mono amps, i will have to check with tmr to see what price they are asking for the pair, because new they are out of my budget. Power wise they are more than what I was looking for but I wou... 
Which mono power amp would you choose and why?
As I stated above I already have an amp that puts out 325W @8ohms, and 500W @4ohms I am currently looking for between 500W @8ohms minimum, and 1,000W @4 ohms, why would I want to get an amp with less power than I already have. The AHB2 has less ... 
Which mono power amp would you choose and why?
@bigkidz  I already have 3 tube amps, the last one a Decware Zen TORII MK5, I don't need another low power amp, I'm looking for a high powered Class A/B mono amp to replace my Anthem P2 which I'm moving to my home theater room setup. Thanks bigk... 
Is the PS audio M1200 D class amp worth buying or should I stick to A/B class mono amps
I just picked up the Benchmark LA4 line amplifier that will be controlling the mono amps.  
Is the PS audio M1200 D class amp worth buying or should I stick to A/B class mono amps
Right now I'm leaning towards the Cary SA-500.1 ES for $6,600.00 on sale until the end of the year 500W @8ohms and 1,000W @4ohms class A/B mono amps.