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Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days?
Well put Audioman...There are other tweeters that have much greater range such as the Accuton BD20-6-031 3/4 " diamond tweeter frequency of 2500 HZ- 80KHZ. And you pay for that performance in the product application @ $2900.Prefer the ribbon tweet... 
What does this mean ?
The media player uses the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocols to communicate with other networked devices.Not sure what the G stands for in UPnG. 
What does this mean ?
UPnP is the network protocol for streaming so maybe it's a type o. 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
Agreed.Customer is always right. 
Totem Model 1 Signature vs The One
I think the difference is very small. I remember this journey and concluded with getting a larger amp with high current .What about the Mani-2?Pat Metheny guitar would be a bit more refined from the crossover. 
Proac 1SC vs Totem Model 1 Sigs / The One
Couldn't say which one is better. Different like you said.But how much more refinement.Being a bookshelf speaker snob I prefer the mani-2. 
more 2 channel preamp processors like majik ds-i?
Scott I think more companies will look at that option as new revenue stream.Streamer Preamplifier component or streamer integrated.Curious if other companies will stop manufacturing CD players as Linn. 
The right amp to biamp with McIntosh MC275 Mk V?
Jazz keep me posted on your decision.I think this will be really tough to match proper gain. My recommendation is another MC275 run in mono. 
Pre/Power Amp pairing recommendation
Musical Fidelity A308cr power amp delivering 72 amp peak-to-peak current @ 250 watt/ch. Musical Fidelity A308 or A300 preamp.Haydn bass will surprise you with the larger amps. 
ARC tube amp recommendation for ProAc 1sc
Suggest:McIntosh MC275Balanced Audio Technology VK-55SEEAR Yoshino 534 You cannot go wrong with the classic 60 though. 
Power cord replacement where first?
Source then Power Amps. 
McIntosh Preamp
C45 and MC275 are good. 
What speakers should I audition w/ a Mcintosh ma2
Budget? 
Speaker cable made in USA?
http://www.analysis-plus.com 
Bi-amp at 140 watt each, or single 200 watt?
Also look at how much current the amps generate not just total watts.