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Affordable tube amp match for Tannoy HPD's?
Hey Dan, Due to the HPD's support ribs, I'd recommend something beefier than a flea powered amp. What's your budget? I'm a big fan of the Manley Stingray. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Here's my quick impression.The CAST are the best caps I've heard so far. But are they worth the price, probably not for everyone. Over the MR, they offer a little more transparency and better tonality. Imaging, soundstage, dynamics, are similar wi... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
CAST are the real deal, more to come later. ;) 
Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers
As mentioned above, say goodbye to the extreme frequencies. I also found that they fall apart during fast music. Also as mentioned above, you should check out Tannoy. 
Best Cd Player under $4000?
I found the 840C a little lean also. I've since upgraded to a Marantz SA-15S2 and am now content. 
Warmer CD sound sought - MCD 301 or 500 or REF CD7
Check out Rega or Marantz. 
centering the human voice
Do you have the space for room treatments? If not, it may be time to use the balance knob, if you have one. 
speakers with a "smooth" impedance curve
Most Tannoy's are very easy to drive. 
Good "warm" CD player for $500
Jolida or Marantz. 
Suggestion of single-box SACD and DAC player
Marants SA-15S2, it has an optical in. 
What's the biggest spade you can buy?
Alpha Core solid silver spades may work. 
Preamp for manley snappers
Why not something from Manley? 
Tubes for base
All your base are belong to us. 
Will Old MAC outperform Cambridge 640 Azur V2?
Older Mac gear is very colored in comparison. 
New PS Audio PerfectWave
Nice thread jack. :D