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Conrad Johnson MF2500A or a high power tube amp
Mine are pretty easy to drive. Here are some of the pictures of the ones I build. I currently have a tube amp but looking for some power. I already made up my mind about he CJ 2500A. I could go for a high power tube amp but probably will be out of... 
Conrad Johnson MF2500A or a high power tube amp
Hi StanI am using DIy speakers. I stop buying speakers about a year ago ever since I started buildin my own speakers. From memory, mine sounds pretty good compared to the comercial ones. 
Good Bach Piano Concerto in Dminor recording
A lot of people think Glen Gould is just a speed nut but I think he's more than that. I am not a professional musician but there is something about his playing that is satisfying both emotionally and intellectually.He is the closest to Led Zeppeli... 
Your favorite song from a RECENT cd release?
"No Bravery" by James Blunt 
Totem Forest, Spendor S6e, or Spendor S8e ??
They sound very different but I think they both share the same important characteristic is that they more concern about communicating the emotion of the music rather than striving for details or soundstage prowness.I hear the Totem Model 1 and For... 
Your favorite classical composers/works?
and a whole brave new world awaiting 
Best "album" of 2006
James Blunt Back to BedlamFiona Apple Extraordinary Machine 
Krall's Look of Love soundstage more to the left
I notice my left ear high freq. response slightly better than my right ear. So that partly explains why certain type of muscial sound from the back of the soundstage tends to be skewed slightly to the left side. But most other instruments seems to... 
Best "album" of 2006
How Beth Orton Comfort of Stranger compared to Central Reservation? 
Krall's Look of Love soundstage more to the left
My center image and vocal is center but the background orchestra or background effect appears to be mostly to the left or rather favors the left side. I notice this in her other recording When I look into your eyes. 
Need recommendation for cheap cable terminators
Bare wire connections are prone to short circuit though. 
Best tube integrated under 1500 new or used
Plinius 8200II is not tube? right? 
Best speaker match suggestions for ARCAM FMJ S/S
I would recommend Spendor. I think Spendor midrange would match well with Arcam rather neutral presentation.l 
Von schweikert vr4sr up against mahler
It seems like there are speakers that are so accurate that no recordings or associate equipment can be measured up to this "accuracy". The cliche or excuse is to blame other equipment but the reality is the speakers will ultimately affect the tota... 
Should Rotel be ok to drive Totem Forrest?
I think Rotel might be a bit bright for Totem. Totem are almost made for tube.I've heard them with a 30W/ch tube and they sound great.