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Interconnect between VTL tube pre and Bryston amp
discovery plus 4... 
Classe or McIntosh
i own a pair of classe cam 350's and i have owned a pair of mc60's..... two totally different animals...the cams are very,very dreamy for a ss amp -very reliable.the mc60's are carmel colored- relaibilty unknown..i would be tempted to the middle g... 
Tube Suggestions 6922 4 pathos Classic one
try the dario 7308 if you should run across a pair...they are perfect... 
Where can I find Acuostic Research M-6 spkrs?
last pair i saw was on ebay for $250. 
entry level Discovery or Audience products.....
you can audition the both of them from the manufacture..i think that would be the best way to find out... 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
....makes Salma Hayek look quite a few notches lower.sounds high maintaince to me :))))i actually prefer when they ask for my number. you know what i mean...mike 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
time tells all....lets see if the vdh or ridge street rise to audio cable fame. dont get me wrong, there are ALOT of great cables out there. but there is generally a direct relationship with the cost vs. performance of most of them. some are offer... 
Atma-Sphere M60 Mk11.3 vs Audio Valve Baldur 70 W
i havent heard thh audio valve..but the atma-sphere with the right speakers is "totally one of the most rightous" sounding amps bar non ( they also will do bass !!!!)hope that helps,Mike 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
i would strongly suggest staying with a "mainstream" know used cable. if it doesnt work in your system, you can always sell it for what you have into it.i dont mean to sound pompus, but i have yet to hear a well rounded, neutral cable for less tha... 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
if you can stretch your budget a little ( i would reccomend it looking at gear). you will be really missing out on your source, amp, and preamp if dont kick it up a notch on the ic budget (also power cords have a "profound" effect on a high resolu... 
Spikes
coupling = mechanical grouning.you havent heard your speakers yet till you install the spikes / bubble balance to center. the difference is dramatic.mike 
Speakers that sing
you might want to spend a little less on the speaker and upgrade the rest of your gear. when you get into a speaker of that caliber- they have a tendency to be ruthlessly revealing and i dont think your bryston amp/pre will be satisfactory on the ... 
What will drive the Vandersteen 1 C?
Preampaudible illusion 2d or 3or 3a preampbat 3vki ( awesome pre- can be had for low as $750)Amppse studio v monoblocks ( killer match)pse studio iv stereomuse stereo ampquicksilver kt-88 ( killer match) 
connection of the better sounding IC ,please
agree with above..since you are using a different ic... your mileage will vary..mike 
Tube Amp for Magnepan 3.6 - Rogue Zeus/VTL-MB450
Classe cam mono 350's..... very sweet ss amp and a good match on the maggies.