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Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D
Mechans - I am using an Octave V40se with Svetlana Winged C EL34s. The Gold Lions were reissues in a Cary SLI-80 signature. Newbee - While I might not have broad based listening skills that it may take a decade or more to develop, I have owned 20+... 
Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?
Yes, copper cables, bananas. Fan mod to add quiet fan. I use two Behringer amps, remove the jumpers on the B&Ws and amp the highs/lows separately. It sounds great. Also, I can recede the highs if I like via the gains. However, I don't. 
Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?
I've had even the most agnostic audio enthusiasts be unsupportive of the fact that I love my Behringer ep4000 monoblocks. However, they would be my answer to this question (when paired with b&w n802). I've tried many brands and the Behringers ... 
Integrated for B&W PM1
Yes, I still hold onto the RR2150 and went as far as throwing away the box because I would like to grow old with it, along with 10-20 other components. It is just a great piece and I'm lucky to have purchased the N805 and the RR2150 simultaneously... 
Personal amp evolution
HK 435Outlaw rr2150Behringer ep4000s monosBryston 2bNaim nait iiLuxman 505uMusical fidlity a5Cary sli80 sigAyre ax7eMac6700Exposure 2010s2Octave v40seClasse ca2300So far my favorites are the outlaw, behringer, mac, exposure and mac. But i liked th... 
Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room?
If you do end up going with B&W, try to get a listen to the n805. If I were offered either at the same price, I'd take the n805 in a heartbeat. 
Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?
Paul & everyone else, please go on exploring the topic of room correction / timbre. From what I have found, digital correction is simply amazing at healing a smeared image. In my case it is extreme as I have a digital processor in my car. It i... 
Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?
Posting in forums is "the art of conversation." You have to contribute your own ideas without nailing the topic closed. It stimulates the flow. As we all know this hobby is a quest, not a destination and we are here to trade notes on that quest - ... 
Integrated for B&W PM1
Johnny, in what ways is the Marantz better than the Outlaw? I've been through quite a few integrateds: Rr2150, naim 5i2, musical fidelity a5, cary sli80, octave v40se, mcintosh mac6700, exposure 2010s2, luxman 505u. I can say that the synergy betw... 
Which Harbeth Speakers
I use an Exposure 2010s2 for the Harbeths. Best combo I have heard and much more fulfilling than Luxman. I have not heard the Leben of LFD pairings but Exposure is so amazing at such a great price. They could charge double.I use regular ol' Dayton... 
Which Harbeth Speakers
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Which Harbeth Speakers
I use mine in a 11x12 room. I use around 6' of separation. You have to play with the distance apart until if locks in. These are magic speakers. Once you get the optimal separation and distance from them you get a ROCK SOLID center image. I compar... 
Which Harbeth Speakers
I feel the SHL5s have a warmth and grandeur that the others have less of - and supertweeter really does add that last bit of top end presence. The bass is strong but once positioned correctly will blend nicely. SHL5s disappear and have the best ce... 
Entry Level Tube Integrated
Tube amps have a totally different sound than SS and so in that respect it is worth it because trying things out is the nature of this hobby. I can only comment on tube integrateds in the $2k range but I have been very pleased with my experiences.... 
Integrated for B&W PM1
http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/306outlawThis amp is awesome and well worth more than its price tag.