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Is system synergy worth having matched components?
Synergy,yes! It is important. Same brand, not really. The pair from same brand is the understanding of the designer. The pair could be good one, but not great one. You might found the great match on the market with different brand. Just like me,... 
Is system synergy worth having matched components?
If you ask a dealer, they will tell you it is very important to use the same brand pre and amplifier,as it is the easy way to go and they can increase the sales. In fact, if you are a experience guy, you do not need follow that  way, you might ch... 
Best upgrade: amp or pre-amp?
@fiesta75  +1 Do not go for integrated. Separates will let you have the chance to change in the future. What you need right now might be a pre replacement first. Luxman C900u used is a good choice. and go and see.    
Best amp for Sonus Faber Cremona
Ref 75se is very powerful. For tube power amplifier, how powerful are they? Don't see the specs,you better try and see. I have VT100 mkiii at the same time, but ref 75se go over by far.  
Do we really know what "Live" music sounds like?
@axo0oxa I am fully agree with you and you are talking the details which I do not on my prior post. Thank you! The key word to description the while story is "imitate", we use electric device to imitate the live sound, which is completely diffe... 
Do we really know what "Live" music sounds like?
Back to the amplifier + speaker. If you want the system to have live music, the key is on the right pre. Preamplifiers could be very different,some very high price pre could filter some sparkle of the recording,which you do not know if you do not ... 
Favorite Preamps without phono section
Demo listen to confirm the pre will open your amplifier, which is the most important point. Another question, is the details you get from the listen. I am extremely love the pre with detail.  
Accuphase E-260 Voltage Conversion (100V to 230V)
Is that to say if I buy luxman cl38uc directly from Japan,we can change the voltage by ourselves to 120V ?  
Audio research reference 10 tube replacement
One way or another, they must move on with the ref 10, as it  has 6 years since debut.  
Audio research reference 10 tube replacement
Many years since ref 10 is debut, and I just expect to have ref 11 coming soon. Audio research  power amplifier is far better than its preamplifier, and due to 6h30 in the preamplifier,it becomes a  hard job, cause 6h30 is a strong horse and I am... 
Naim XS3 or Elicit-R to replace ELex-R
I used to buy the new Elicit R and did not accept the sound. Sold out quickly. The designer in Rega must be different person.  
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
I do not have any of this brand,but I get rid of face book and Twitter almost the same time.  That's the right things to do  and for a corp. , That means they lose a channel to promote themselves, which gain my respect.  
Muzishare R100 300B 805 ... My Review and opinion
805 or 845 is a king in the tube world,and this time, the amplifier is the set one,which make the sound even beautiful.i am doubt before that, op do have a chance to listen 805 or 845 amplifiers? If that does not happened before, it is the reason ... 
6H30 replacement
@mulveling you are talking about the key issue. 6h30 is a very strong horse,and very difficult to ride in the pre. Once they are going to  ride, doesn't not say they can ride  good. Very few companies have the ability to ride this strong horse ... 
Audio Research Reference 210 vs. Audio Research Ref 250 SE
Later model better, so does the price. Power Amplifier is key good things for this company. Some one might say the pre is also very good, but when you compared with other products, Audio research is standing out for their power amplifiers.