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Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I also ordered one fully loaded and now have it! I am letting it settle into my system and let you folks know what I think. I also own the 3.0 dac and all of his top end wire in my reference system.Bill 
Audio Horizon Preamp
I just got a fully loaded 2.0 pre to compare to my CJ LS16 MK2. I will let you know. The CJ is a fine unit. I have not heard better. I own the 3.0 dac from Mr. Chow and love it to death. I also own all of his wire in my reference system.I will com... 
Top ten tube preamps
CJ Premier LS16, V2Thor 
Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner
BPT's balanced isolation transformers/conditioners work great. Have one on my Belles Reference 350 and it helps, not limits the sound in any way. Bill 
best preamps in the 4K-8K range
A CJ Premier 16, version 2. Man this is pure musical magic and the backbone of a great system. Get it and Amperex NOS's. Heaven.Bill 
TWO CHANNEL AMP DECISION FINALLY MADE
I have listed a Belles 21A special Auricap option. The only reason I say this on this thread is I to love Belles gear and the synergy is very good. I also own the 350 Reference amp and the combination with the 21A preamp is wonderful.I am going to... 
Review: Sistrum Platform SP-101 Stand
I have had the very same experience. I have the 4 shelf rack and platforms under my Dali speakers. Nice improvement. 
McIntosh C45 question
Kr4 nailed it. I owned one.Bill 
DAC to Amps bypassing preamp: Opinions please
A preamp has always sounded better in my system. This is playing with any top CD player with great analog volumes including a Opus 21, AA Capitole, Muse Thalia and Quad unit. Each and every time without fail a preamp was needed to get more dynamic... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
His Transparency IC,power and speaker cables are the best I have ever owned. He modded a Tandberg tuner and it sounded better my $6800 CD player. Yes, his stuff is first rate.Bill 
Review: Mcalister Audio PP150S Tube amp
No I have not tried using different tubes. That could prove interesting. 
Dali Helicon 400's or other with current Mac gear
Dali & Mac is a match made in heaven. I own te Dali Grands and with the MC402 it was so sweet! 
Advice on budget amp.
Bigjoe, have you owned the Art sla 1 amp? I dont know of any pro amp that sounds as good for this litte. The Art Sla is as you say better than many midfi amps.Bill 
Music volume? What about your sound level?
Bigjoe, you will damage your ears! Wow! 
Best Mcintosh solid-state amp 200-300 watts?
MC402 400 watts is so fine. These are great amps as are the lower power ones 250-300 watts. Effortless and tube like with great detail and texture at the same time.Bill