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Marsh a400s amp and tube preamps
I have used an a400s with a BAT VK3i with great success and excellent sound. 
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Any inexpensive quality XLR cables?
Ozfly is right on with the Phoenix Gold Pro. I picked up a used pair of 6-meter XLR on A-gon for $90. They are very neutral. I use them in my second system (between a Music Fidelity A3CR pre & a Plinius 8200P amp), but wouldn't feel slighted t... 
Tube or solid state for Paradigm Studio 100 V2s
I also have the 100 v2's. I started with a Marsh a400s amp (200w/ch) and a Music Fidelity A3CR preamp (both ss). This was a very good clean (if a tiny bit bright) sound. I got a deal on a used BAT VK3i preamp (tube) and tried it. I a-b'ed it with ... 
Tom Waits
Garfish, good choice. I too like Tom Waits and have many of his CDs. That doesn't mean Holly Cole's covers are not the "genuine" item. She does an excellent interpretation, and they stand on their own. I also like them. I also like Bob Dylan, but ... 
s-5 tube kit from Antique Radio Supply?
Thank you for the clear and helpful response. 
s-5 tube kit from Antique Radio Supply?
What mods did you make? I am thinking about putting one togeather and am interested in what changes you made and how it changed the sound and/or reliability. 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
Perhaps your speakers are reflecting your system. I have the Paradiam Reference Studio 100v2 speakers and do not find them harsh in my system. They were a bit bright with my first preamp, a Music Fidelity A3CR. But I got a used BAT VK3i (off Audio... 
Best sounding preamp-amp for Paradigm Studio100v2
I am currently using a BAT VK3i pre-amp (tube) and a Marsh MSD a400s amp (ss). Great sound. Tried various ss combos, but like this the best. I had a Music Fidelity A3CR pre-amp before and it was very good, but A-B'ed it for several and all picked ... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
Both, tube pre (BAT VK3i) with ss amp (Marsh a400). Excellent sound. 
Speaker Cables for Paradigm Reference 100v.2's?
My 100v.2's are bi-wired with Kimber 8TC and I am satisfied with the sound. Tried a couple of other major brands and even some diy but liked the Kimbers the best. Don't find the 100's to be bright with the 8TC's, but have a tubed pre (BAT VK3i) th... 
Question for Paradigm Owners, what speaker cable??
My Studio 100's are bi-wired with 2 seperate runs of Kimber 8tc and I am satisfied. Started with a couple of others in same price range and also made some CAT5 diy's. The Kimbers sound the best. Admit I haven't tried more costly cables.