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Naim SuperNait 3 vs Simaudio Ace (Hegel?)
Thanks for the responses.  Leaning toward Naim.  A little concerned about the speaker cabling.  Using Transparent.  
Urgent - Totem speakers for Krell
I am using the 400xi with the Forests and it is a good combination. Did not hear it with the Hawks. Marakanetz - The 400xi gets fairly warm but certainly does not have high heat issues. 
Which Totem Speakers
I have the Forests in a slightly larger room. The distance apart and from the back wall is similar to yours, however, I am sitting about 15 feet away which is too far back and takes away from the imaging. Sitting 9 feet away in your case (and when... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
Another great 80's band, Heaven 17. Also, give Depeche Mode Songs of Faith & Devotion another listen. Hated it when it first came out but now, while clearly a different direction, I think it is amazing.Levy: Wow, actually seeing Joy Division l... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
If could only have one CD (ok double cd) on desert island, it would be New Order Substance. It has all the classics. Whenever I listen to Blue Monday, it sounds completely fresh. I concur that their newer material was not up to the earlier but sti... 
Freaky speaker experience:
So cool that your wife is going to conduct this experiment with you. I would get the "oh, my husband's an idiot sigh". Any results yet? I have Forests and have not bi-wired. 
Pre-Power or Int Amp for Totem Wind
I just auditioned the Winds using Audio Research tube pre and amp. Can't recall the model numbers but they were one below the Reference gear. The sound was excellent. 
Overshadowed by bandmates
John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers. When he left the band to enjoy heroin full time, the song quality significantly deteriorated. They brought him back and went on to make great stuff. 
Ayre MX-R VS Vitus SS-010
Sthomas: What were the amps that were close to the Ayre but much less costly? 
Ayre vs Pass Setup?
The living room, main listening area, is approx 20 x 13 x 9. It adjoins to a smaller kitchen and dining room. 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
Ladytron, most recent CD "Velocifero". Just saw them in concert last night and picked up CD. Helen's voice is beautiful. 
which bang for the buck DAC?
I also have the Krell 400xi and went with the Benchmark using XLR to the amp and usb to the PC. The sound is very good and the connection to the PC works exactly as billed (so easy my wife uses it and never a dropout since added). A recent review ... 
KRELL S-300i How does it sound ?
Disappointing. I will be going back to Cylon technology. 
b&k amps
Dave - Can you explain your comment on Krell abandoning their principles in favor of euro guidelines. Thanks, Andy 
xlr to rca cables
Musicaudioheaven - I have a set of inexpensive hoso rca to xlr adapters that are not longer necessary. Shoot me an e-mail and I can send them to you. They worked fine for me but then I purchased a dac with xlrs to feed my integrated. Dokosan