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Where to put interconnects ???/
...& don't forget to let the cables settle before you do your final evaluation....YMMV. IME, Cardas cables may be more sensitive to this than other makes/brands? 
seeking preamp suggestions for Lamm M1.2 amps
Herron VTSP-3, if you are after neutrality. This latest version has low/high gain mode, a remote & uses 6922s.[url]http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue35/herron_vtsp3.htm[/url] 
Need advice re: Tube dampers
2nd Herbies... 
SRA or Symposium?
Krisgel,"....Symposium was not nearly as natural sounding. It makes things sound artificially bright.."Which component were you using with the Symposium & did you use their couplers? Have you tried Symposium's RollerBlocks with their platforms... 
Break in period
Mine only starting to "sing" after 6 months of mostly weekends playing ie: 500 hours+.......BTW, once broken in, you may want to play with your speakers positioning to suit vs when brand new. 
Why is there so much PS Audio stuff for sale?
I have used their previous range of ic & pc which I have mostly replaced with others. In my set-up they sound too dark & lacking the finer details.IMO their power filters & power plants are still very good, SQ wise. There was some reli... 
Warm Power Cord?
YMMV but generally Cardas Golden Cross or Reference PCs are thought to be warm sounding. Search the Gon for used cables. 
A tweak that will tame the digital-ness
You may want to try ERS Sheets on your digital equipment before spending huge $s.http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/ers_cloth_e.html 
SB3 digital mod – significant improvement?
Here's my response to a similar post in AC......"IME, one thing that stood out between Bolder's SB3 digital only mod versus stock SB3 digital out is details are presented without glare & because of this, more of it can be heard as well. As I s... 
Meridian 500 or Squeezebox 3
Thought I chime in again to refer you to an active thread in AC on the whys (& why nots) of the SB/server routehttp://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=37203.0 
Meridian 500 or Squeezebox 3
I agree with Cytocycle on the modified ps for the SB3. It's almost mandatory to make the SB3 sound great.Nightcountry: Were you listening to a stock or modded SB3 when you did the comparison vs 500? 
Meridian 500 or Squeezebox 3
Ethifi: The Bolder modded SB3 plus PS Ultimate MK II replaces a modded Rotel RCD-1070 with Superclock II, DBE digital output, Rubycon's caps, deadening damping sheets & diodes upgrades.I have not side by side compare the SB3 to the "best of be... 
Meridian 500 or Squeezebox 3
As long as the SB3 is modded (add $s), it will sound sweet with the convenience factor of having your music collection at your finger tips :-)Disclaimer: I have a Bolder's digital mod SB3 with PS MKII 
Can room treatment improve bass accuracy?
try this link........http://www.realtraps.com/index.htmplenty of info to get you started. 
Best Concert Film
Just got "Real Live Roadrunning" by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. 1st rate performance from two of music greats.