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Completely restructuring my modest system..
found that link for the ASL setup.it is :http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3078269/ 
Completely restructuring my modest system..
You might consider trying some MIT or Audioquest speaker cables. Both go a long way (in most cases) to eliminating the bright top end that is bothering you right now. I think McIntosh is a great match for B&W, but probably not in your price ra... 
Speaker stands w/ 10" x 10" top plate?
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=240-744&DID=7if the link fails for some reason, check out partsexpress.com and search for high mass speaker stands. They work very well with my Nautilus 805's and the top plate is ne... 
Why does this circa '75 receiver sound so good?
So, today I returned the "high-end" integrated that a "high-end" dealer allowed me to demo. The old Kenwood was far superior in virtually every aspect. But, to touch on another aspect of the "high-end" business, the dealer basically accused me of ... 
Rogue or Mark Levinson?
I don't have much experience with your choices, but I do notice a common thread in many descriptions of amps...you know the one..."it doesn't have quite the same detail as a tube amp..." Now, that is not to say the Levinson amp you are considering... 
Thiel 1.6 - bass
Well, I have very limited experience with the 1.6 - actually auditioned them and they were powered with a Bryston B60 integrated. I thought this setup gave excellent results. However, I don't think there is any way to extend their low end power --... 
newbie question about amps and SMGa speakers
I am not familiar with the SMGa, but I have driven the MMG's with my PS Audio 100 Delta amp, rated at 200W into 4 ohms and had great sound. I also drove them with a Hafler 9130 rated at 75W into 4 ohms -- and a lot less current -- and had satisfac...