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Klipsch La Scala Dilemma
Sell off the Lores if the La Scalas sound that much better with your current system.However, why not have both. 
cable fast dynamic and transparant recommendation
Try Analysis Plus Silver Oval. 
Monitor suggestions
Pass Lab should be a good match and deliveries punch to 6.5 woofer and established a great midrange.Which model Pass Lab amp?Sent from my iPhone 
Monitor suggestions
Listened to the Finland designed speaker manufacture because of my love of smaller speakers. Pretty impressive.Imaged like crazy and midrange was outstanding when listening to instrumental music like jazz or electronic. Also thought the soundstage... 
Which speakers for McIntosh tube amp MA2275-Why?
What about Audio Note AN-E SPe HE or Dali Helicon 400mk2. 
mcintosh owners - need your help
Not sure I would say better, how about different.Using C500T and MC275 the imaging is more front-to-back. Instruments are separated and music notes have natural decay. 
What is the best A/V Receiver out there?
Look at Anthem MXR series AV Receivers which has upconversion to 1080p60.Besides great video processor it is a great audio component. 
Bi-Amping 2 Interconnects or Y Cable?
Analysis Plus will custom make your cables. 
Saw Steely Dan
Do you remember some of the band members?Who was the drummer and bass player? 
Chicks With Guitars
Tal Wilkenfeld is the bass player for Jeff Beck. Check out her album Transformation. Tal first started playing the guitar and then switched to bass.Joyce Cooling 
solid state vs tubes--with a twist
Pass or McIntosh. 
Rel B3 or JL Audio F110
Totally disagree as well. One reason I purchased the REL is the 24 crossover frequencies from 22-96Hz. Plus the quality and build are top notch. 
Counterpoint HC 818 Preamp/Controller remote cont.
See if the folks at Altavista Audio can help:http://www.altavistaaudio.com/ 
Does a Powered Sub need a Preamp?
Installation requires line-level outputs to preamp.Additional information can be found here:http://www.velodyne.com/vproducts/docs/HGS_1012.pdf 
Thoughts on Sharp's Aquos 70" LED TV?
Just looked at the Aquos 70". Pretty impressive. Look into calibration before purchase and beef up the warranty.