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Importance of Power Conditioner?
In sum:a. It appears that most people feel that a high quality source power cord can make a big difference.b. Depending on one's amp, the power cord here can also make a difference.c. Most people, including Kevin of VAC think that pluging the amp ... 
Building a system around Thiel 1.5
I found my Thiel 1.5s did their best with a tube preamp, and solid state amp I had an Anthem. Or you could just try an integrated hybrid such as the Jolida 1501A. 
Best $500-$700 amp/preamp or integrated
I have a Jolida 1501A hybrid integrated which sounds amazing. I bought it new through Galen at gcaudio.com for a good price, I think it was around $600 or less. He may have even offered a two week "demo".Definetly worth an audition. 
advantage or disadvantage going biwire vs single
I found and lost an article which described the pros and cons and theory behind biwiring which prompted me to un biwire my new tyler custom linwoods for a test.The result is that the sound isn't as tight, but its much fuller, richer, better imagin... 
Advice.. Integrated vs Seperates - Low Budget..
You might want to replace your NAD with the Jolida hybrid 1501A. They can be found for as little as $450 used and, I think", sound ten times better than NAD. And NADs do sound good for the money.When I replaced my NAD with the Jolida it made the s... 
Seas' Thors kit up N runnin
What compares to the Thors? I had Ty of Tyler Acoustics build me a 3 way with the seas speakers. Each weighs 70 lbs, sound superb and while I'm running them with a Vac PA 100 they should sound equally good with 40 watts per channel.  
Best 70+wattt tube amp under $2000 suggestions?
Great suggestions. The speaker - Ty is building a 3 way for me with the seas millenium tweeter, 7' mid and an 8" woof in a 9.5'" wide by 35" tall box. He feels that 70 watts should be plenty to power the speakers. The room is 16' X 24'. While I'd ... 
What integrated amp under a grand is your favorite
I have a Jolida 1501A hybrid purchased through Galen Audio at a discount which makes great music. I've hooked it up to a variety of speakers and though all sound ten times better with the Jolida. 
millenium or revelation tweeter?
I had talked to Ty and he said its a personal preference and he has said the revelator is smooth and the millenium is more open. 
Stereo system Too Bright
Here are two alternatives that will worka. Get a Cardas 300B Microtwin interconnect to put between your cd player and your preamp. You should be able to get these for less than $100 at /www.gcaudio.comb. The next step, in addition to a good interc... 
cable match for Tyler's-Taylo Refences Monitors
I'm using some old AudioQuest probably equivalent to their CV4 that sounds great. 
Best monitor against wall
The Tyler Reference Monitors are front ported and sound great in our den wall unit. Even on a shelf, they image and sound great. For more information visithttp://tyleracoustics.home.mindspring.com/taylo.html