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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
So, assuming purchased new at or near MSRP.Not saying "best" at those price points, but value?  Here is a short list I would look at depending on your prioritiesOhm Walsh 3000Salk Song 3 EncoreTekton Double ImpactGolden Ear Triton One ReferenceSub... 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
Absolutely in the team photo.One of their greatest strengths is that while they may not be the "perfect" pairing with a given set of speakers, they typically sound damn good with everything.  So, as far as an investment that is nice to know.I've r... 
Ownership and Review of a pair of Ohm Super Sound Cylinder
Thanks Craig,Nice comments and review.Are you planning on setting up a center and surrounds from OHM?Will the sub be as a .1 for theater use only, or are you thinking of setting it up line-level and crossing it at the sub?Always interested as to h... 
Have opportunity to buy BHK 300's or Pass Labs 250.8 for my Thiel 3.7's- thoughts??
Pass Labs, no question. 
Capitol Audio Fest and the New York Audio a trend is emmerging
11k speaker cables, 8k interconnects, and a 5k power cord is hilarious with any system. 
Capital Audio Fest 2018--show report
@mapman More on the spatial room would be GREAT.I love a huge soundstage (probably why I'm looking at an new pair of ohms, but also looking at spatial)Would love your thoughts?  How was the bass (I dig a bit of bass) 
Dynaudio-Which one should I buy with around $5000.
Used Contour 30's 
Review of Legacy Focus XD
Are you powering the whole speaker with the internal amps, or just the bottom end? 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
If you let this thread go long enough you will have every 10k or so speaker listed.What do YOU like in a speaker.  Anything in particular?  How much power do you have?  You like a lot of thump?  Planning on using a subwoofer?  Want the ultimate in... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
Thought you were looking at Salk or Selah? 
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
Well, I am not a believer in power cleaning etc.  Many MFG want you to plug straight into the wall, I have a dedicated 20amp outlet etc.  I appreciate many do.  I've used these electronics with a few speakers.  Never an issue with brightness.  It'... 
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
@last_lemming What BAT combo are you using?BAT has always interested me.   
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
@jetter thanks!  I wasn't aware of the Schitt Loki.  Seems like a nice inexpensive way to see if an EQ would do the trick.  May order one up here this week. 
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
@stereo5 The idea of a tube pre-amp with a solid state amp does make a lot of logical sense to me. Could be the direction I head.I’m pretty close to what I want, so obviously always that fear of selling off the pass and regretting it. But, what yo... 
Seeking informed advice on speaker acquisition (Vandersteen vs. OHM Walsh)
@arturos,So I have some much older used, beat to heck cylinders. I liked much of what they could do as a speaker, so... I ordered a pair of Demo 4900’s that I was going to try and then make a decision on that model, likely in a different color or ...