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My System....where to start on the upgrade path
Thanks for checking in and sharing your experience with the different tubes. 
Name the tube amp in the Lexus commercial
The character in the Lexus (Acura) ad is clearly not an Audiogon regular... otherwise he would not be making all those pretentious and poorly informed statements about his hi fi gear. LOL 
'Best' CDP for under $1000 ? Upgrade to GCD-575
Don't fear the TEAC.http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/teac_pd_h600.htmhttp://www.avguide.com/review/teac-pd-h600-cd-player-and-ag-h600nt-stereo-receiver-tas-201http://www.teac.com/resources/pdf/GEA_2010_ESO_TEAC.pdf 
Audiophile speakers that rock well
I agree with the posters who suggest the best way to reproduce rock (or full orchestra) music is with larger format speakers that excell at recreating the "scale" of the origninal performance. It is tough to beat the "wall of sound" you get from a... 
Best Match for Dynaudio Contour S3.4?
I feel bad about that bum steer. I really enjoyed listing to the ARC-Contour combination, but it was with an ARC pre and a really good Simaudio CDP. The fact that you have enjoyed the Contours with a different amp indicates there is a path to happ... 
Audiophile speakers that rock well
Dynaudio Contour S1.4Usher be-718ATC SCMParadigm signature S2Totem. Mani's used if you can find them for that price 
'Best' CDP for under $1000 ? Upgrade to GCD-575
Check out the new cdp made by Teac. $999. 
What is a good spartan turntable set up?
All Rega set up.Rega p1 or used p2 turntableRega Brio integrated amp with built in phono preampRega RS1 bookshelf speakers.Guaranteed to sound good together. Simple simple simple. 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
"My ideal price is about $1,500"There are several new and used speakers in this size class that are very nice, some available now or recently on Agon. For Rock, I suggest you look at the following, some are better placed close the rear wall than o... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
OK, if you are considering the ProAc, you might as well consider the Spender SA and the small Harbeths as well. I am not that crazy about the Paradigm Studio 20, prefer the small Signatures or PSB Synchrony monitors. While on The Great White North... 
Woofers going crazy when playing vinyl
If you haven't already pulled the trigger, I would hold off on the KAB until you have made sure mechanical/design solutions have been exhausted.1) A slight variation on what Elizabeth is suggesting above, I would try a very heavy wood or concrete ... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
If you like slightly detuned British studio monitors like the PMC's, you should also listen to ATC monitors, something like the SCM 11. 
Monitors to replace EPOS M-16i
Thanks for the update. I have a really lively room and will be looking for a good speaker match with my Cambridge CDP. Interested in your experiences. 
Best Match for Dynaudio Contour S3.4?
Cool - I like the ARC-Dynaudio match very much. Someday you might want to try ARC pre and DAC too. 
Best Match for Dynaudio Contour S3.4?
Fredorama,Did you come up with plan B? I realize I posted recently on this subject on AC, and had forgotten, didn't recognize this was a related thread. Dooh!