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Jeff Rowland Concentra II vs Gryphon Callisto 2200
Rowland....awesome with great resale. 
Who offers full remote functions in a tube pre
BAT Balanced Audio 
Vienna's vs. Bose Lifestyle 35
LINN Classik Movie System, Gallo speakers. Bose????? Etu Jhai??Just kidding.Buy what you like and like what you buy but the Linn Gallo setup would not punish you when listening to music. 
New Cary Audio Gear?
Squiddy,I have a CD308 and I like it better than a 303/100, although the difference is VERY minimal unless you are utilizing the balanced connections, then the 303/100 is a wee bit tidier. Barely. Certainly not worth selling your 303/100(probably ... 
What's your favorite instrument to listen to....
The female voice....hands down. 
Want ot go for valves amp
For your first foray into tubes, a used Cary SLI-80 or Manley Stingray is a cool choice. Great audio and awesome looks on both(no one asks you if they are solid state or tubes!!!!!!!!). For a hybrid, Unison Research Unico. If you are wanting the t... 
Tube for vinyl & SS for CD?
I agree with Tok & Garfish all the way. If you held a gun to my head however (if I can't go tube on both) I would use the tubes to tame the digital and the right solid state with vinyl is really cool.Regards...........GH 
Hi end audio who cares
My wife did not give a rat's bootay about the equipment and sound quality...ok was ok. So I hatched a plan. We have a tv room so HOT reflection wise that I figured this was the place to start, so I let her pick out the "system" for that room. $800... 
New Speakers 1k
All that you mentioed are good with the Gallos carrying the votes of most of our significant others. I believe the best value on the planet however is a pair of Tyler Acoustics Taylo Ref Monitors purchased pre-owned ($1100-1300 depending on finish... 
Power bookshelfs tyler acoustics, reference 3a
I have it both ways as I have 2 pair of the Taylo ref monitors, 1 pair powered by a Cary SLI-80 signature integrated with Jensen caps and the other powered by Levinson 383 integrated(both front ends are Cary CD-308). Depends on the size of your ro... 
Tyer Acoustics Monitors and SET amp, how are they?
The Linbrooks are more efficient at around 92 db (4 ohm). I currently have 2 pair of the Taylo reference monitors in my home using Cary 40w tubes with one set. Works great but I don't listen to AC/DC anymore(90% Jazz) so I can't tell you about SPL...