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Cable assist needed Krell Amp Thiel CS6
I tend to agree with some of the statements made by fstein. For the reason of potential harshness, I recommend the Transparent Reference cables. I have heard the Thiel and Krell combination with the Transparent and it helped the system a great dea... 
Matching preamp for ARC VT-100 MK I
Try the BAT VK-50SE. I recently heard it with a VT100 MKII and Audio Physic Virgos and it was a wonderful combination. 
Holographic Imaging- Cable suggestions?
I happen to like Transparent Reference XL cable as well. I do find that they tend to slightly roll off the highs a bit and are not as fast as a few other cables. The gentle rolling off of the highs happens to compliment some systems quite well and... 
Best Martini s
Jeffloistarca: That is quite a coincidence! I am sure if you are there on business, you are getting absolutely nothing accomplished :)Have a BLAST! 
Jazz and Acoustic Guitar recommendation
Without a doubt, one of the best performances ever...Friday Night in San Fransisco - Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia all on acoustic guitar.It is available on LP, CD and SACD. GET IT NOW!!! 
Music trivia anyone?
I am the walrus... goo goo ga joob! (Paul) 
Best Martini s
Your martini sounds terrific. I would suggest a slightly different approach. Same exact steps except put the quick mist in the glass first, swirl it around to line the glass and pour it out. Then add your gin. Let me know what you think.If you are... 
AR Ref 600s Best for Genesis2?
First of all, the newest versions of ARCs amps are greatly improved over the past series. I would not buy Ref 600s because they are about to go to Ref 600 MK III. All of you ARC fans may not even recognize the faults because maybe you have not hea... 
BAT VK30SE, VK50se or SF Line 3se
I have not heard the SF 3se, but have compared the BATs to other SF preamps in the past and the BATs won hands down in my system.T=I found the VK-30se to be wonderful, but there is a big difference between it and the VK-50SE. The VK-50SE has much ... 
ARC VT-130SE owners
If I am not mistaken, the left knob controls illumination. Try turning it all the way. 
CAT monoblocks....
I agree, the CAT preamps are wonderful and quite a bargain. From what I was told, thier reference amp is $10,000 more than the one that is essentially identical to it, other than an incredibly expensive power supply. I have heard that they are won... 
Is my Salesman telling the Truth?
Your salesman's advise is worthless because he is totally biased and not at all subjective. I agree that you have to try all the cables in your system before making a decision. I went through it and while it was not that much fun, it saved me a lo... 
Jazz at the Pawnshop
I thought this was a CD related question. I have no doubt that the vinyl version is better. 
Which Sub breaks the house down??
Wilson Watch Dog or XS. The XS is a money no issue sub. 
tubes or ss for amati homage
I disagree with the above post. I have listened extensively to them with solid state and always become extremely fatigued. I would try them with a good neutral tube amp. The speaker is so beautiful, it deserves tubes :)