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Transparent Cables - Worth the money?
I have compared many cables and the Reference XL is quieter with greater resilution and better control than any other cable I have heard. It is a great match for the Levinson gear. 
Top 10 TV Shows
The HoneymoonersMission ImpossibleThe SopranosLaw and OrderTwilight ZoneSNLIn Living ColorThe 3 StoogesThe PracticeAlfred Hitchcock 
Speaker Cable 8" between Wilson / ML336?
I agree with Krocdoc, the Transparent Reference XL cables are the best match I have heard. I have tried the Nordost SPM and while it was very good for the money, it was not even close in terms of resolution, bass control and staging.Wilson speaker... 
JM Lab Mezzo Utopia ?
Don't waste your time with the B&Ws. The JM Labs line of speakers are terrific. If you can get 40% off on Mezzos, jump on it. Not only do they sound great, but the are works of art. 
Avantgarde Duos -speaker cables
I have heard the Nirvana cables are terrific with them as well as the Nordost. Many people have the SPM Reference but are going to the Valahalla and say they are more amazing. If you go with Nirvana, they have cables designed specifically for the ... 
Ultra transparent with great bass?
The Transparent Reference XL is the best for many systems, but it really is system dependent. If you have Levinson, Pass Labs, Krell, Classe, Rowland, Audio Research, Nagra, the ref XL is fantastic. Especially with any of the Wilson, Revel, Sonus ... 
Best speaker cables for Revel Salons
Transparent Reference XL is a perfect match. I have an extra pair if you need any. jtinn@vehiclenet.com 
Wilson watt puppy 3/2 with Wow sub?
If you like detail, accuracy and dynamics, the Wilson's are for you. They are wonderful and most people that bad mouth them either have not heard them, or have not heard them with complimentary electronics. They are a very safe bet, but your elect... 
Soundstage - Too much?
For those of you who answered the questions, thank you. 
rowland
I think the 8TIHC is the best amp they have ever made, maybe the best solid state amp under $25,000. Very musical with excellent control. 
What to listen to. BAT, ARC, VTL
Listen to the VK150 SE monoblocks. They will blow you away. 
SACD player is not that great.
Throw the Custom switch on the back. It will change everything. 
Best Sounding Solid State Amp?
Knowing your speakers and budget would help quite a bit. What kind of power do you need? What kind of music do you listen to? 
More power?
I am in full agreement with Onhwy61. It really does not make a difference how much more power you feed the Virgos, the subwoofer(s) is the only solution. I lived in a huge loft and know exactly what you are going through. 
BAT Equipment vs Audio Research
Mes: I have compared the entire line of ARC. The VTM200s vs. the Ref 600s was the most recent A/B and I hold firm that tonally they are the same... thin and cold. There were slight differences which are attributed to nothing more than 400 watts di...