jwaugh

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It's a Bad Movie, But It Was Fun to Watch Anyway
... and I'd second (fourth?) any Ed Wood movie.Sounds like I have to catch some of Sugarbrie's suggestions - especially Dark Star, though-Jacob 
what will make the greatest differance in sound.
I would suggest:1) cables first2) pre second - if you liked tubes, you should probably give serious thought to a good tube pre and/or the Audio Aero Cd player3) source last - Levinson 390s is quite good, but I personally do not like the 390-380-33... 
Should I stick to the same manufaturer?
I would suggest cables, then CD (I like Levinson digital in the right setup - and use a 390s myself, but would urge you to consider the audio aero with your amp), then pre...I personally wouldn't do all levinson with the Martin Logan's. A little t... 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
Thanks again for all of the great suggestions. I knew I could count on Audiogon readers to think of a lot of great combinations I had missed. I have started listening already...It looks like I will have to work hard to audition the LAMMs, since th... 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
Thanks to all for your help so far...Wow - already there are a lot of great suggestions. I will check out as many as possible... I have to admit that my pulse quickened most as I read the tube suggestions, but I had several noteworthy omissions fr... 
revel F50's -- talk me out of buying them
The revel's tend to be a bit uninvolving IMHO - if you merely found them competent for the price point, I would keep looking. Music should convey emotion - live music does... The f50s are great speakers, and I'm sure you wouldn't find them fatigui... 
Best of "Dead Can Dance"?
I am a fan of Dean Can Dance too. I have 7 so far: 1) The serpents egg, 2)Into the labyrinth, 3) Toward the within, 4) A passage in time, 5) Within the realm of a dying sun, 6) Dead Can Dance (self-titled), and 7) Aion. Each CD presents a differen... 
Personal speaker evolution
1) an all-muppets system (gift) - which IMHO came with hands-down the best turntable ever to bear an imprint of Kermit the Frog2) Polk 3-way (free)3) APOGEE Slant 8 ($4,000)4) Avalon Opus - were to be Avalon Eidolon Diamonds before the recent unpl... 
Need Help with New DAC
I have had both a Theta and a newer Ml rig, and the strengths/character of each was dintinct. In my system, I prefer the ML, but frankly they are both great DACs overall - it just depends on your musical preference (guessing that the Theta may com... 
What am I doing wrong? Can't find right CD player.
Another vote for CAL in general but agree with drubin that you really should finish burn-in and tweak the sony if you like what it IS doing so far. For me, power cable switches helped the bass on my player (ML390S) - I'll bet the Sony will strike ... 
Pass Labs or Audio Research Solid State Amplifiers
Without knowing what your associated equipment is, it is a little hard to provide specific input. In general terms, though, I have never been as impressed with Audio Research solid state amps as with their tube amps. It always struck me (and it ha...