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PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Thanks! I am looking to PS Audio quite carefully and have contacted them directly. Also speaking with MSB Technology about their UMT Transport. 
Recommend a Tube Pre & SS Amp Combo
Hi Soix,Good comments and interesting to read. I also agree with your comments on CJ vs ARC and BAT. Gryphon does have switches for low bias on the Antileon and Colosseum...i think their other models are already A/AB? Specifically, the Antileon ha... 
Server for APL Modified Esoteric
Great to hear, Vicks. If you do audition it, please let us know! I would love to hear what you think, as it is not available locally (yet). 
Recommend a Tube Pre & SS Amp Combo
Hi Juggernaut,I am glad to be of some help. I have been fortunate to receive help from AGoners in the past and happy to share it.Regarding your budget, that is a good one. I will say that Class A tends to be quite expensive. But (for me) i have ha... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I have never heard AVant gardes, but i have heard Apogoee Stages and was mighty impressed! And that was over 20- years ago and it still is one of the references in sound for me. 
Recommend a Tube Pre & SS Amp Combo
Hi Juggernaut,I really like the latest CJ preamps a lot. i am biased having owned 3 diff CJ amps consecutively for over 12 years. But they do have theater loops, are made in North America and warmer sound than lean as you seek.On the SS side, i wo... 
Server for APL Modified Esoteric
Hi...nice SACD player. I have heard good things about it. You may wish to check out Soundstage/Ultra Audio. Jeff Fritz, the Editor of World's Best Audio System...has picked the Aurender Music Server System for 2012...his reviews should start comin... 
Help Recommend a Good System for $2000.
Hi R, personally, i would take the SF grand pianos over the NHT. Vandersteens are well regarded, though my own knowlege here is very small. many years ago, i did compare SF to toher brands and i prefer the tonal character of the music/notes when i... 
Help Recommend a Good System for $2000.
given the music selection, i have heard the following and owned some of these components or seriously considered them. i go second-hand/demo whenever i can:Oppo Blu-Ray playerSonus Faber Concerto Grand (2nd hand now avail on AGon)Krell KAV 300i (2... 
PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Hi Neal,Cannot help...but pls post if you hear them. More interested in learning about the PS PWTransport II. particularly their i2s output and how the transport compares to the all-out transports: esoteric, mbl, cec, zanden, etc... 
Power cord feeding a power conditioner/regenerator
Look forward to hearing about your findings! Enjoy! 
Grounding question?
Hi Soundsvision,Glad to hear it seems to have been (largely) solved. i will remember that one. 
Best amp for Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario?
That is really, really great to hear Chatnoirmeow. Enjoy! sounds like you've considered your options very very carefully and made some very good decisions in the enjoy. I know a little bit about Class A, having lived with it for several years now,... 
Grounding question?
Start with your neighbors. Does anyone else have the problem? If it is electrical, they presumably would have the same problem if they are on the same panel as you. they may also have solved the problem. Ask the doorman...he may know what the prio... 
Mccormack DNA-750 vs DNA-500
Talk to Spearit Sound in Massachusetts. Seriously experienced audiophiles and they sell McCormack and know their products very well. i have done business with them for over 10 years and trust them. Speak with Jack Tozzi. Tell him i say hi. good luck.