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B&W 805 Diamonds
Ive experienced them several times and compared them to similar and lower speakers - they sound great and coherent.  Pair it with a warm amp or preamp and you're golden.  Add a sub, and you could just very well be close to being done. Good speaker... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Good thread. If anything, just for documentation. 1995 - Packard bell computer speakers. 2000 - Various computer speakers2004 and onwardsAxiom M22ti bookshelvesSonus Faber Concertino BookshelvesPolk LSi7 bookshelvesPolk LSi9 bookshelvesMartin Loga... 
$10K-15K short list?
BW 802d3 gets my vote. 
DCS Vivaldi stacks vs Esoteric Grandioso G1, D1, P1 stacks
CAPCongrats on such a fine system, definitely you are the bleeding edge of audio reproduction. I have not experienced the level of DACs you have in question, I am currently with Emm Labs stack, but nothing like yours. I would also consult with Iva... 
Synergistic Research Tungsten IC... any experience
Hey CAPAQ Sky I believe is 2 generations back. I believe it was replaced by the Niagara PSS and then the Wind PSS (or is it the Fire PSS). SOmeone correct me. I think the differences between the newest PSS Wind/Fire and the Sky would be perceptibl... 
Synergistic Research Tungsten IC... any experience
Hey CAPI'll get a hold of Ken. I've gone back to AQ, Mike bought my only pair of SR.  
Synergistic Research Tungsten IC... any experience
Can you be any more of a troll Pennsy? 
802d or 800d
I had the 802d2 then 802d3 and just took 800d3.I passed on Alexias for the 800d3 
802d or 800d
Let me get this straight...Same cost for either and that size room?No question.  800d. 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
Used AQ Oaks, that would fit the bill imo.   
Speaker Cable Suggestions
I love silver when done right. 
Mcintosh mc-601 or 1201 ?
I believe the difference is not just watts... But I believe the 601 is quad balanced while the 1201 is not. 
Synergistic Research Tungsten IC... any experience
I'm glad you like them Mike! 
How do I power my 800D(3)s
Good choice on the m600 classe.I had the same on my 802d3 for a bit.  It's enjoyable.i have since replaced it but I still miss it 
Which amps with B&W 800D's... Pass Labs or Classe?
I don't think the current Wilsons are bright or uninvolving... I think they sound quite good actually but that's just my opinion.