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Matchups for Mordaunt-Short speakers?
n.a.d. 
Cable confusion
the new allison one is 'still reference' quality and works fine with wire of the radio shack variety. the wilson is much more fussy about location, but should also work nicely with any quality copper wire. 
Best 70+ Watt Tube amp
mac mc275......a good match(for tubes) with the b&w 
Which JBL 4300 series speaker is recommended?
all the above are about the size of a large advent or klipsch heresy.they play well with ss or tubes. the 4312 was used to monitor the recordings of many of the classic rock and jazz of the 1970's....the studio equal to the century 100. 
Which JBL 4300 series speaker is recommended?
4312 4312b 4312mkll, 4412 THE FINEST MIDSIZE MONITOR TYPE EVER MADE 
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos?
well said,cdc..... 
turntable recommendations under $1500
the thorens 850....with the stock arm 
What happened to the loudness control?
snofun3 is the voice of reason...and he's right 
What happened to the loudness control?
speaker wire isand interconnects are today's version of tone controls and loudness buttons. its ironic that the audiophile community has a distain for them, when they are a far more cost effective way to adjust a system to its room conditions than... 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
is the lightbulb from europe or asia? is the connection made of copper or silver? is it receiving "dirty" power? is all the power arriving in the bulb at the same time? is a burn-in period needed? 
PMC vs. ATC
pmc's are consistantly outstanding throughout the line, though pretty much the 'imf' or 'tdl' of today. the atc is still a brand searching for a sound, a personality, a classic design or two. way overpriced for the same detailed midrange you prett... 
Please help for performance with low cash......
check out the tivoli(less than 300) and keep some of the money. its as good as most players in the 1k range. 
Need Help With a Bright System
the nad components are 'by design'made to be neutal. they are also compatible with most convential dynamic driver loudspeakers, including yours. at least for now try other interconnects(not necc ones that are more epensive)and try lots of cds to m... 
Progressive Rock
nrenter nails it , almost. horns do rock thousands of live shows and can rock in the home too. i'm not talking about those delicate single driver things in the endangered wood cabinets.....i'm talking jbl,altec,klipsch...... 
Stereophile review- Fisher 500 C
nanderson is right......there are even many 20 to 30 year old solid state receivers and integrated amps that are just as musical,a lot more neutral (and some as powerful) as most of the hi end products being sold today. as far as tubes go, it real...