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Okay, I have a decision to make, please help.
Hey Chris,Nice system. I'll start with the obvious, if you have a chance to audition any of these players in your system, do it! Only you can really know what will satisfy. Having said that I think the Cary would be a solid choice, I lived with a ... 
Clearaudio ceramic bearing upgrade
Holy cow a rare Cornfedboy sighting! Kelly we all miss your wit and insight, where ya' been? Oh that's right you're the lawyer for the 'Gon right? Aw never mind but good to hear from you. 
A'gon Classified or Auction - Which do you prefer?
Classified. There's less uncertainty and less waiting. If I want something and have the money, I get it. 
Can I use my Int. tube amp as a Pre ?
Does it have preamp outputs? If so just run interconnects from thos to the inputs of the power amp you want to use. That's it. If it doesn't have such outputs you're pretty much out of luck, unless you have tape outs and want to use a seperate att... 
Supratek Syrah phono help.
Lugnut,Thanks for the advice. The seller saw this thread and emailed me instructions for accessing gain switches through the base plate of the control unit. I'll give that a shot and see how it sounds. Mlkiz, I'm guessing Mick recommended a Denon ... 
Any experiences with Sutherland gear?
I should have added my current preamp is an Edge Signature One, would the Sutherland be an upgrade, a lateral move, or a downgrade? 
B&W 801 s 3 or????
If you're looking for presence get a tubed preamp. I'm serious, you'll frankly be astonished at the difference, music seems to really project from the speakers when using one. 
Will a transformer, 220 to 100v, ruin the sound?
I was told by Tom Tutay, a well respected tube amp tech, that a step up or step down transformer would better isolate the piece of equipment in question from the ac line and would thus be a good thing. I never tried it so I don't really know. 
Cyrus amps - what do they sound like?
What's GB? 
The best band you've never heard of
Neil,The Spankers are an Austin Band as well, must be something in the water, or the whisky, down there. 
The best band you've never heard of
To all,Just go to their website and order direct. The prices are reasonable, $15 per cd, and the money goes right to the band. Trust me they are really excellent, Slappy and Gunbei I know you guys like to poke fun, so do I, but seriously don't mis... 
Speakers with forward midrange?
Spendor speakers are noted for having excellent midranges, and I would also recomment my own speakers, Alon Lotus SE MKIII's which use an dipole midrange drives utilizing alnico magnets which give the midrange nice projection. I saw a pair for sal... 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
I'll second Spencer's recommendation, I currently own tri-wired Alons and use the Alon Black Orpheus cable to excellent effect. I would characterize it as being quite neutral. As an added bonus it is very flexible and easy to work with. Good luck! 
Sound is too thin. What to upgrade, add or remove?
I agree with everything above with one thing to add. Get your preamp off your cd player!! You have a potentially microphonic preamp with exposed tubes and handling low level signals and you have it sitting on a component that has moving parts and ... 
Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have?
Watching the O's and Maryland Basketball. (And sometimes football)Wine and fine spirits. (Though it's my job)