Jim.......It warms my heart to know the gallery is ever vigilant.

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Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

So Dan, you going for the Amati Anniversario's? It would be nice to read your reviews on them!

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Apple TV
Thorens TD2030 Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue MM Cartridge
Meridian 808i.2 CD/DAC/Analogue Pre
Meridian 504 FM Tuner (115v Version)
Meridian DSP8000 Powered Speakers
Accuphase T1000 AM/FM Tuner (2nd Source)
Oppo BDP83se NuForce Edition Multi Player
Shunyata Venom Power Cords (4)

Jerry.......No Anniversario's for me. No room. I am enjoying the SF Cremona Auditor's a lot. Driven by the MC275 amps in mono with the C1000T preamp, and the XLS112 subwoofer, the Auditor's present a very enjoyable listening experience. The more I listen, the more I like the whole tube system.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

You can't go wrong staying with the SF auditors for awhile. With all the other stuff in that room you are limited and without tripling what you spent on those speakers I doubt you will find anything better.

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2 Channel Mcintosh MC501's(2) , Mcintosh MCD500, Sonus Faber Elipsa Speakers,PS Audio PPP, Wireworld
Home Theater Mcintosh MC207, Mcintosh MX120, Magnepan MGIIIa, Paridigm dipole surround, Mitsubishi HD projector, JL audio-F112 subwoofer X 2, Velodyne center channel

David.......There is a nice pair of Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario speakers on Agon. Might look good in your system.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

I can buy a local pair, with warranty, for quite a bit less than those and I still can't get myself to pull the trigger. I like them, I think they are a more refinded speaker, but even after hours of listening to them I still balk at the purchase. And that's because I get home and listen to the same music and like what I hear better at home.

I know there can be any number of reasons for that, and the only way i'll be swayed towards the purchase is to bring them home for a few days and really see if I think they are better in my house. The thought of moving my speakers, and those speakers doesn't feel me with joy.

Then there's the thought that i'd just be better of just buying Strads. Or, I could just buy a pair of XR200's.

Amati Palladio - I await delivery of mine form Italy - EXCITED.



I am looking at the Simaudio Moon W7 or W8 to drive them and wonder who thinks I should get the more powerful W8?

W7 = 150wpc to 8 ohms [doubling to 4 ohms]
W8 = 250wpc to 8 [also doubling to 4 ohms]

I think the speakers may enjoy the extra power, despite not 'needing' it per-se.

Any thoughts folks??

Big Air.......The Amati Palladio is gorgeous. No doubt you will be enjoying audio bliss.

BTW, welcome to Audio Aficionado.

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Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Thanks for the welcome and yes I truly look forward to the arrival of my new kit, hopefully before Christmas! A nice present to myself, me-thinks!

They say that high-end costs "an arm and a leg" and mine is coming about after a motorbike accident that cost me a large degree of the use of my arm.....

I thought 'what the hell' if I've been through a crap couple of years as a result of that, I deserve to treat myself. At least 'something' good will come of it!

;-)

That's a real nice treat, enjoy.