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Any love for Talon Raven-c speakers?
Right close to 92 db efficient. They are a LARGE 2 way.  19hz-25khz… supposedly. my next speakers are going to be open baffled..  
Hopelessly Confused
I went from an Adcom pre-power (GTP 502/pre, GFA 5300/power), Marantz 5 disc carousel, and Mission 781’s...Next was a Plinius 8200, still the Marantz, and a pair of Kef Q300’s.Then, a Coda CSiB integrated, an OPPO UDP 205, and a pair of Buchardt S... 
Reliability of brand
And Coda comes with a 10 year, 5 year transferable warranty.But, my next pre is going to be a Don Sachs.... 
New integrated amp
I pulled the trigger on a CODA CSiB v1..... it’ll be here on Monday. I’m going to run it balanced from my OPPO UDP 205. I can’t wait to see what this thing sounds like...150 W/ and the first 18 in class A. 
Where on earth is the Belles Virtuoso?
@recroom , I’ve given up on Belles. Very unfortunate, but I now realize that chasing unicorns is foolish....Shame, I was really looking forward to this ‘giant killer’. Whatever, life is full of surprises, and disappointment....Jeff 
Belles Virtuoso power amp
If it doesn’t appear by fall, I’m pulling the trigger on either the CODA CSiB V2, or the ModWright integrated... 
Belles Virtuoso power amp
I was quoted 8K on the nose 30 months ago (CAD). If David Jensen would still honour that price, IDK....Im still waiting for the white unicorn to show itself... 
Belles Virtuoso power amp
@recroom , you and me both...you can contact David @ Red leaf audio out of Ontario.... 
Belles Virtuoso power amp
@naimfan , in the last 3 years, I’ve purchased an acreage, a second business, 2 new cars, and have 2 children in private school...point is, there’s always something more important than audio.... 
Belles Virtuoso power amp
I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on an integrated amp for just shy of 3 years.The Belles Virtuoso is my first choice. It’s been a long haul, and have tried to gain as much information about this product as possible...I know this is going to b... 
New integrated amp
@the_rang , can you expand on your experience with the ModWright? What do you have for a source? Speakers?Do you like the KWI 200?What made you choose the amp? 
New integrated amp
Ok, well, that isn’t helpful..^^^ 
New integrated amp
I’m heavily leaning toward either the CODA, the ModWright, or MAYBE the Belles...the CODA has a 10 YEAR warranty, not sure if the ModWright, or the Belles can compete in that arena...David Belles is supposed to be creating his ‘swan song’ amp with... 
New integrated amp
@the_rang what city?jeff 
New integrated amp
Unfortunately, none of the aforementioned integrated amps are available to me for auditions. I live in a small, but beautiful city in British Columbia, Canada.to add to the list, has anyone ever owed, or heard a ModWright KWI 200.thankyou,Jeff