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Speakers with high WAF?
Check out the Devore Fidelity line. Really nice build and sound quality. 
Tube Amp recommendation
Mastersound amps are really beautiful to listen to. Maybe just out of your range for the 20w integrated used. 
Ayre AX-7e vs Plinius 9200
I've owned the 8200mkII and now own the AX7e. I agree with Jmcgrogan2's opinion between the two. I do however think the Ayre is a higher quality, more accurate amp that provides more inner detail. It needs to be paired with components that bring t... 
Speaker Recomendations $3000
Check out the Devore Super 8 too. Really good with the music you describe. Within your budget used. 
Different lengths of interconnects ??????
Do a blind test. Have someone change them when you are not looking. My bet is that no one would ever be able to tell. Much better than casino odds here! 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
I tried to sell a pair of Forests to a guy that wanted the Hawks. He says the crossover in the Hawks is 1st order and much better to his ears than the Forest. His take is that even though the Forests go deeper and offer more dynamics, the way Hawk... 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
I am holding the fertility tweak. Cough...cough...cough...cough...Nothing is happening :) 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
Why did I read through this? I will give you $1,000,000 if you tell me why. 
Which Cable Makes the Biggest Impact?
Ask your dealer to help you perform blind tests. See if they can keep quiet. 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Cerwin Vega. 
Plinius or Simaudio
I've had Plinius and Simaudio with the Forests. I agree with what Foster_9 stated. I've owned an I3 and had an I5 in my system for a week. I found Simaudio extremly detailed, clean, clear, forward, with good bass. Clean, clear, detail is all good ... 
Devore Super 8 and B&W 805s-shootout
Thread here 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
What would NASA Carlos do? 
Devore Super 8 and B&W 805s-shootout
I am listening to the Super 8's as I write this. I love the tone, soundstage and the imaging of the Devore's. I've been through many speakers, including a few pairs of B&W's (not the 805s) If you are happy with them I would keep them, however ... 
Best Value Speaker Model for the Buck?
Totem Forest is a class leader for sure.