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Your opinion: Teslaplex or Oyaide R1 Outlet
Oyaide R1 is a good component. Tough to measure the affects of firm deep bass from an AC outlet.Shunyata SR-Z1 are used in my system. When compared to the standard consumer AC outlet this is what I found:Increased clarity, transparency and a bit s... 
Best reciever for video and audio--B K, Arcam, ???
Arcam paired with Pioneer in my HT. The preamp is very good and provides more details with speech and musical passages on HD and DVD.Anthem avm50v would be my first choice if I sale my house and start over. 
better wood for a plinth
Maple 
better wood for a plinth
Agree with 4est. Beech Multiplex Type MU 25 is another option. Once the plinth is built I would thin skin it with Babinga. 
To all tube lovers.......
The Devil made me do it: McintoshPassRowlandWhy not Hybrid from Audio Research HD220 or Aesthetix Atlas? 200 plus watts. 
Music Servers vs. High-End CD & DAC--Help Please
Is it more important that the music be available for instant access? 
Audio and the "jet set" - please help
Well that is a good direction if you going to bring components along.Sweet amp the SQ but you can tuck the Leben under your arm making it the logical choice for flexibility.Plus love the retro look of the Leben with the wood sides and brass interf... 
Audio and the "jet set" - please help
I would go a bit more mobile if your moving that much.If limited on space, how about a great set of speakers (B&O Beo 4) with a macintosh computer. 
Which Rel sub for Audio Physic
B2 installed downstairs in my HT. Many controls to adjustment to speakers and room. 
Analysis Plus oval 9 question
Analysis Plus is great to work with on your cabling issues.I made two mistakes on my retermination of speak cables and Analysis Plus reterminated the cables in a short time frame. 
Harbeth HL5 vs M30
What SS amp are you using?SHL5 with a REL.Audio Note AN-E SPe HE as Tom suggested. 
Any Recommended Amps for Dali MS4?
Auditioned Helicon 400s and Helicon 300. The Euphonia MS4 crossover is the major difference.(solid state)Mcintosh MC252 Simaudio 70 watt(tube)Mcintosh MC275 Consonance 18 watt MonoblockConrad Johnson MV60Two surprises from the list was Simaudio an... 
Help buying a television
I agree with the Swampwalker. I would get a Pioneer Elite.LED/LCD screens are cheaper and that means cheaper parts. Get a warranty. 
Best REL Subwoofer for Magnepan 3.6's
REL B series is what you want. I have the B2 in my HT and it blends in very well with my Vienna Acoustic Haydns. The B2 sometimes find a place in my two channel setup for a nice change of bass.One of the things I like about the REL is the control ... 
McIntosh MCD500 vs Ayon CD-2
My bag. Ayon 2 does have digital in and digital out. I could not tell until I saw a better picture of the back inputs.