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What's up with Meridian Audio ?
Or go right to the UK:http://www.meridian.co.uk/welcome.htmKal 
can a RCA switch box be made for 2 pre amps?
Of course, the better route would be to route the L/R outputs of the processor through a HT bypass on the tube preamp but, if that is impossible, a simple input switch would work. 2 pairs of RCA inputs, one pair of RCA outputs and a 2pole/2throw s... 
What's up with Meridian Audio ?
Other good sources for Meridian info are:http://www.meridianunplugged.com/ubb/ultimatebb.phphttp://www.meridian-audio.info/Kal 
Labels for classical brass?
Check out Klavier Records. Despite the name, they have an excellent catalog of brass recordings.http://www.klavier-records.com/Kal 
$6000 used:Revel Ultima Studio?
They have more soul than the Snells. But, really, since they are a current model, why don't you go and listen to them.Kal 
More Newbie Balanced Cable Help
You can do it either way.Kal 
Pre-Amp or Integrated with a processor loop
There have been several threads recently on just this topic. Do a search and you will see that I always recommend the Sonic Frontiers Line-1 for this.Kal 
Speaker Placement
Standing up and facing you.Now, more important than the amp, what's your room like?Kal 
Who makes an AVR with bass mgmt. & Q-control...
All have bass management. Many (Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sherwood, etc.) have various types of room correction and/or EQ.Kal 
XLR TO XLR-RCA ADAPTER
Why do you prefer adapters? For sound quality or convenience? I use them for the latter, only.Kal 
I have HD & plasma - recommendations on AVR
If you need the power, you might consider getting a pre/pro with a hefty external amp. There are decent 200w x 5 amps out there.Kal 
Stereophile review of the T-Amp
Tgrisham wrote: "So when can we anticipate the long-awaited review of the T-Amp in Stereophile?"How long can you have been waiting since you weren't expecting it until today? ;-)I don't know the answer, btw, nor do I know the format it will take.Kal 
Stereophile review of the T-Amp
Actually, if you scanned the Stereophile Forum, you would have known that JA purchased a T-Amp and I obtained a Super-T. Kal 
XLR TO XLR-RCA ADAPTER
One thing you might consider. If you use adapters, use them at the XLR end. I've found that RCA jacks can be too closely spaced to allow the XLR adapters to fit.Kal 
XLR TO XLR-RCA ADAPTER
First, in terms of signal flow, the output is coming from the preamp and is going to the input of the amplifier. Second, I assume the preamp is SE and the amp is balanced. Cardas, and others, make high-quality XLR-RCA and RCA-XLR adapters but you ...