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Upgrade Lehmann Black Cube to Avid Pellar?
Just wanted to mentioned to you that when I purchased my Black Cube they offered the upgraded power supply as an option. Im not sure if you can still purchase the upgrade power supply separately since they  include it in the SE model, but if so , ... 
The right footing for a turntable
Just to provoke some thought. You may want to see what results with two points up, one point down, and/or one point up, two points down.I have included a link for Synergistic Research MIG Footer placement, where they claim the change in orientatio... 
Using tube amp with electrostatic speakers.
Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated or separates.Upscale Audio  should be able to answer your questions. They carry both the ML and the PL.BTW: I have no affiliation with Upscale Audiohttp://www.upscaleaudio.com/ 
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
New D7 for sale at Gene Rubin Audio on line store. $5,995.00; considerable discount from MSRhttp://shop.generubinaudio.com/Spendor-D7-Speakers-321587458968.htm 
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
I would take a serious look / listen to the Spendor D7. This speaker has been reviewed a lot. You don't see it come up on the used market a lot, but it still does on occasion. Would work well with your current amp.If your looking for an amp down t... 
Putting together a system...looking for some suggestions
Since your considering the Spatial M3, I thought the following system may interest you.  It seems to have everything you wanted for just abut 4K (new).https://www.audiogon.com/listings/planars-emerald-jolida-speakers-amp-preamp-dac-complete-system... 
Putting together a system...looking for some suggestions
http://www.decware.com/newsite/minitoriise.htmhttp://www.decware.com/newsite/HORN.htmlhttp://www.coincidentspeaker.com/mpsip_amps.html (Dynamo 34SE MK III)http://www.finaleaudio.com/http://www.finaleaudio.com/f108/http://www.omegaloudspeakers.com/... 
Prima Luna Dialog 3 vs Dialog Premium
JeffIt would probably be interesting knowing what you decide on to purchaseBrad 
Aggressive know it all salesman
I wouldn't say that the majority of audio sales people are as you described, but there are certainly to many that are, although I would have to add rude to your observation of audio snob. Your right, and not alone on this one.  
Prima Luna Dialog 3 vs Dialog Premium
If you go to the Primaluna web site, you can download Owner/Operator Manuals for both the Dialogue Three and the Dialogue Premium. Both have a description of parts used and specifications that you can compare.http://www.primaluna-usa.com/owners-ma... 
Prima Luna Dialog 3 vs Dialog Premium
The Dialogue Premium pre-amp is a step up from the Dialogue P3 in terms of performance and flexibility / utilization.Here's a link that depicts internal components/circuits used in the Premium. http://www.primaluna-usa.com/dialogue-premium-preampl... 
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
Since your considering a passive pre-amp, you may find the following link on the Lightspeed Attenuator interesting and a preamp to consider.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/lightspeed-attenuator-best-preamp-ever 
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
charles1dadIf some time in the future I decide to assemble an SET system, the 300B mono's would be a primary consideration.BTW I did view your system photos, WOW.  Besides all the superb components you have, your listening area is probably one of ... 
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
zuioI due subscribe to AS, I think they had a review on referenced pre-amp either last June or July.  Due to some paint projects in the home, I have some magazines , including that issue packed away. When the opportunity presents itself, I will ma... 
Money well spent
OleschoolThanks for the reference to Gik Treatment. There seems to be some good educational information on there site.