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The best speaker you ever heard?
To date the AV Duo's. What made them great ? SET amplification..... 
Anyone heard Jena Labs cables?
I have the Jena Trinity ic's. I have been using them almost a year now. Theynare the XLR/Balanced variety of cable which I have used from pre to amp as well as source to pre locations. I have been very satisfied with these cables in all situations... 
anyone with a 'system' near me?
You dont mention where you live so I dont see how your question can be answered. Check the listings in Stereophile for your local Audiophile Society. Or try asking you audio retail outlets. There are lots of audio clubs out there. As far as Bike C... 
Help!My systems sound too bright
As far as componets go the only possible option is the change the source componet. S.F.and Metronome are two units that come to mind. They will exhibit a warmer character (tube units)to the current reproduction. I would think that your primary con... 
Sonus GP VS Vienna Mozart
I would second the Mozart speakers. An excellent choice. I have used them with tube and SS gear. 
Speaker Suggestions?/Advice Needed.
Consider Vienna Acoustic's speaker line. Mozart, Beethoven, and Mahler. Anyone of the 3 would be worthy considerations depending on your budget. 
Vienna Acoustics Mozart
The Mozarts are indeed excellent speakers. I have owned a pair (second owner) for about a year now. I have used them with many componets, tube, solid state, and combinations of each. The signature series with the scan speak drivers are much improv... 
Tubes vs SS and the Mesa Baron
Owned a Baron about a year ago Tons of fun. The amp can be run with a few different tubes which will help tune the sound more to your liking. Check with the Manufacturer for the available upgrades. If you are the original buyer your supposed to be... 
Tube upgrades for SF Line Preamp
I had great results with the Mullard tubes in my SFL-1 
affordable tube preamp-AE-3 vs. Pre1L?
I purchased the Anthem 1L, it was the well worth the 900.00 I paid for it. I see them listed for 600-700 dollars online. I have now,and have had previously, better pre-amps, but for under a grad brand new it is an excellent buy. (IMHO) 
Counterpoint SA 220,Comments anybody?
I recently had my SA 220 upgraded to the NP220 and find it very pleasing. I only went to the first stage of the upgrade but added the new binding posts and XLR inputs. Michael thru in the IEC power cord socket. This upgrade cost me around 1500.00 ... 
Tube Pre-amp beneficial?
As evidenced from the abpve replies, what works in one system may not yeild the same results in another. In general I would agree that a tube pre would introduce the tube coloration known as "warmth." Quite a benefit in a hard and bright sounding ... 
Joseph Audio RM 30 or Meadowlark Heron I
I have the Hot Rod Herons and they are a very impressive speakers. Build quaility is excellent and the time coherent design (trans line 1st order) exhibits excellent tonality, frequency extention, and waveform accuracy. At the price point a worthw... 
I Have PS300 - Do I need Power Cords??
Try to get a try before you buy deal with the power cords. I would give the Cardas cords a run on the Bryston gear. 
Sources for NOS tubes
www.classicvalves.com,