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TUBE or SS PATHS
That's a silly question.They both have distortion but in different ways because of different circuitry.They can never sound exactly alike. 
Spatial Audio X3 Open Baffle Loudspeakers
Of course the Betsys wouldn't be in the same league as the Spatials.But they are so inexpensive that it might be worth experimenting with just to see how an open baffle would work in your room.In my case it would involve moving the room treatments... 
Spatial Audio X3 Open Baffle Loudspeakers
Please update as you go along.I'm really interested in your impressions and set up tips,how they work with your amp,etc.Congrats on your purchase! 
Spatial Audio X3 Open Baffle Loudspeakers
Now I'm really intrigued.Thanks for starting the thread sumoking! 
Paypal error. Can't pay for the item I just purchased!
Tammy explains all if you go to the thread uberwaltz linked at the beginning of this thread.PayPal now requires a merchant ID/business account for all sellers.If the seller doesn't have an ID# the sale won't go through.Ask PayPal for the reason. 
Need Device to Keep electronics off when power comes back
My components are all plugged into a power conditioner that is left turned off when I'm away.It's fuse will blow and protect everything if needed and it won't power anything up several times.Because it's off. 
Spatial Audio X3 Open Baffle Loudspeakers
I'm very interested in open baffle speakers too,but the only way to audition would be to be to buy and have them shipped,sigh....I would love to hear how they do blasting out some Zeppelin.I've mulled over trying an inexpensive speaker "Betsy" fro... 
Tell us about your acoustic treatments
All of my corners are treated with bass traps from floor to ceiling and one behind the rack on the front wall.I may add diffusers in the future.I did move them all around the room at first and listened.The biggest and most positive effect is treat... 
Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8...OMG!!
 "  Nope.  For whatever friggin' voodoo magic reason, it's starting to sound plush, fuller, and just how the AP tech described could happen. "I know!Crazy isn't it?Letting them rest seems to be important too.It's hard to retain my dignity and keep... 
Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8...OMG!!
The Heresys were fun to listen to!This pair were manufacured in 1977.Great midrange but no detail on top,just hash.We figured new parts inside are needed,and some tweaking too.My brother was very impressed how the tubes made them come alive.I'm re... 
Things that make you go, "Hmmmmm...."
If you want something that will hold it's value consider any repairs that may be needed down the road.Invest in the replacement parts now and tuck them away for later.Yeah,I'm one of those losers that still play CDs.Everything comes back around ag... 
REL subs with Rowland Amplifiers
FWIW  I prefer the line level connection with my subs too.It's easier to blend them in and is more articulate, to my ears anyway. 
To those running Klipsch Forte IIIs...
Just finished up listening to the Heresys my brother brought over for the day.He looked up the serial# so these were made in 1977.They were really fun to listen to,a really nice midrange.hashy on top though.We most enjoyed live acoustic music rath... 
...amazed by 15+ year old interconnect...
I have a 20+ year old pair of Audioquest Ruby ics that are still going strong in our HT.Whenever I swap in  cable or cord that's been languishing in a box for a few years,it seems to break in again fairly quickly.20-50 hours. 
Amps I Like
Hell if you do and hell if you don't:-)You were right to suspect you are more important than you think.Remember the EF Hutton commercials?