koven

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TDAC or Havana?
I've used both and prefer the Tadac, the Havana is too soft for me. 
Best budget speakers for near-field/small space
If you're looking for actives, I would go with Dynaudio or Mackie. Mackie is more on the warm side, Dynaudio is more neutral. Both are amazing. 
Name the tube amp in the Lexus commercial
definitely a jolida 
Best active speaker
how does genelec compare to atc? 
Small-ish Speakers That Come Alive At Low Volume
Fritz Carbon 7's, simply amazing, only $1750 but better than any monitors I've heard under $4k, and i've heard a lot. I would seriously take a look into it and contact Fritz for advice. No affiliation here, just want to spread the word on a gem of... 
Best Integrated, period.
Primare I30 is amazing,!! 
Audio Research Amp Shootout
the 100.2 is amazing!!! 
Amp/preamp suggestions in $3000-4000 range
tad gear is awesome 
Primare I30 and B&W 803D, enough power??
Yeah, the Primare I30 is truly an amazing amp. I have it side by side with a Krell 400Xi right now. They are both great. 
Plinius 8200 vs Primare I30
anyone else? 
TAD-60 speaker connection
yup, try bothhow does the tad-60 sound with those speakers? 
Merlin TSM comparisons
fritz carbon 7'swww fritzspeakers com 
Thiel CS 2.2 or B&W 804N
I also prefer Thiel over B&W. 
Ideal Complete System for $5000
yes, buy used, save money 
ProAc 1 SC vs. ProAc D1
I prefer the SC's warmer sound.