mapleleafs3

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Prologue 2 Integrated Work Well With Axiom M80Tis?
Upsacle, I have not had contact with you in over 5 years. 
Prima Luna 1/2 or 5 for Totem's Mite??
Prologue is an entry product. You can do so much better for the same money. The Rogue cronus at 1795.00 list is far supperior. Hand Built in the USA. 
Vandersteen 3a sigs- Tube or SS
The Mac SS stuff is nothing special The older tube gear is wonderfull. The tubes will get you your best sound. 
Speaker recommendations please
Look to the Coincident line. The Supper EclipseIII is as good as anything I have ever heard. Its well worth the 5999.00 it retails for.Silverline is also a nice line as is the Audio Physics line. If money is no object the Verity line is very nice,... 
Belden vs Canare
I would go with the beldan. Make sure your connectors are same material as the wire. Use good silver solder. 
Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?
removing your preamp will only make the sound worse. 
Prima Luna 1/2 or 5 for Totem's Mite??
For 2k, you can do much better than the primaLuna. Look at some stuff from Rogue, CJ, other US MFGS. Buy used it will give you great bang for your buck. 
Integrated vs separates
Seperates by far is the way to go. Integrateds are a good starting point, but separets is definatly going to get you better sound. If the cable can ruin this then your using the wrong cable. 
Sub Suggestions
Why do you need two subs? 
Upgrade order? Preamp, amp, speakers
What is your present source? 
DIY cables Vs Mass market cables.
For power cords it 83803 Beldon Go to www.diycable.com you can buy the kit from him. Saves you running around getting the parts.Let me lok around for the other recipies. WIll post later. 
Analog point of entry...
Look for older Well Tempered tables, Oracle tables. 1K and your on your way and can live with it for a while why you get a good feel for analog.Its a lot of work. ALbums need to be clean. Invest in a good cleaning system . A mchine to clean if you... 
Your Opinion: Coincident Vs. Silverline?
The Coincident will work just as well in clsoe wall. Mine are 18 incheds from back wall and 6" from sides. Not optimum , but they still sound great. 
Anybody tried 20th Anniversary Purist cables?
Nutella. go to www.diycable.com tnt audio jon Risch site pick a rwecipe and go on your way.Wires are the lat part of you sysytem. Spend the money on gear first.If you have more money in wire than you have in your source, you re not hearing your sp... 
Anybody tried 20th Anniversary Purist cables?
Nutella, I suggest your DIY capabilities are not up to snuff.