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Summer Heat/Impact on System-Listening
I just enjoy the music anyway! 
Levinson 20.5 monos - Time for a Refurb?
I told you it wouldn't be cheap. :) I think at this point, you have to trust yourself. 
Focal 1027 BE break in
Are you using the same amp, preamp and source for both the 1027s and the Ascents? If not, comparing their sound to each other is meaningless.Furthermore, your office and your home theater room would have to be the same size, have the speakers in t... 
2 Pre-Outs?
Take a look at my "system" page. I did the same with 2 systems. Enjoy! 
Levinson 20.5 monos - Time for a Refurb?
I totally agree with Herman. It was very funny to see so many "if it ain't brokes" when other guys on this site will replace perfectly new caps to get a "tweak" improvement and not even think twice about it! Hilarious.From an electrical engineerin... 
Intregrated Amp for Thiel 2.4 s
I agree the MA6900 would be an excellent match for your speakers. The A5 would be good too IMO. 
Recomendations on CD Palyers with Volume Control
Based on the cost of the MLs, I would suggest the Audio Aero Capitole mk2. 
2 Pre-Outs?
The difference in phase is what we are talking about, just like you said in both of your posts. Also, the difference isn't large at all - it all comes down to playing with just a few milliseconds. Using the B-speaker outputs works very well for su... 
2 Pre-Outs?
I have done experiments with 2 pairs of speakers playing together before. It can work but you have to really REALLY work at getting them in the right spots so as to not get wave interference - which sounds to me is the problem you are having. In m... 
My measured bass response of Thiel 2.3s
You must correct those RS meters. Here are the correction values for the data points you have (all positive): 0,0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.5,0.8,1.3,2,3,4.4. So you are actually down 7.6dB at 25 which is good. However, rooms will always improve the bass exte... 
How to balance tube on top, solid on the bottom?
Well you will have to have some sort of gain control or sensitivity switch on at least on one amp. Older McIntosh amps had it and probably others do too. Otherwise you need a crossover or attenuators in line but that would be too messy for me. 
Unison Research S6
Wow! Mulidine Cadence speakers! One of the most memorable sysetms I have ever heard was with those speakers. The amps and CD were Jadis tube and the sound was indescribably incredible. I have also heard the Euphya 270 and would absolutely recommen... 
Sub $1K Floorstanders for NAD C320BEE
I would recommend the Triangle Altea ES. You will never run out of power or dynamics. Arthur 
Vincent Products
They are very popular in Europe and have become quite common so the company must be doing well. I haven't heard any of their stuff but from the great reviews I read in foreign press, they are well liked overall. 
NEW YBA 201 line...Is this made in France OR Ch...
The YBA Design 201s are made in Taiwan but by a different group than Audio Refinement. I understand that only their assembly is made there using French parts. The standard YBA line is made in Paris France.