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SS Preamp with Tube Amp?
IMO you typically loose that tube sound running a ss pre, thats my experience ..try it the other way around,,, ss amp w/tube pre..... 
upgrade path from Dynaudio 52SE
Rotel is mid-fi at best, IMO.Really more like entry level gear,nothing wrong with that.Its not where you start but where you end up. I would venture to say most have started with lower grade gear and worked up,thats the fun part of this hobby..Kee... 
B&W 802 N vs. D
I would have to disagree with Missioncoonery. I find that the 800D is a superb loudspeakerI thought we were talking about the 802D/802N???? 
What amplification is best for JMLab Mini Utopias
Ive never run a MC252 with the minis but have run a 402 into them..didnt like it at all..Mac is too slow and bloated for the Focals IMO..I suggest a X.5 Pass labs amp. 
dynaudio c1 serial numbers
Yep,,Dynaudio is of no help...Does matter manufacture date of any of the Confidence line..no changes have been made..assuming the speaker hasnt been pushed or damaged theyre all the same.. 
B&W 802 N vs. D
owned WP 3/2 for many years. Have to say I think the 802N are better. Haven't listened to Wilson recently, but newer version would be much more expensive I sure hope so ,The 3/2 is trash IMO..On the used market for what the 802d cost you can get w... 
What is the affect of cd player?
Ill take great speakers in an average system..all day long.. 
B&W 802 N vs. D
I suggest listening to other speakers..ie Wilson/Dynaudio/Focal/Kharma etc etc before spending any money on B&W 
What amplification is best for JMLab Mini Utopias
I owned the minis for about 2 years..I tired both tube and solid state..Low powered tube amps didnt cut it for me..I suggest a Jadis defy7 if tubes are your calling..100watts ..but I found the Pass labs X150.5 did everything just right at a more a... 
What do you think about Magnepans 3.6R for me
AVALON!!!! 
dynaudio c1 serial numbers
Im not aware of a ser# dating list for Dynaudio..The C1 has not had upgrades so it shouldnt matter year of manufacture..If you do find a list let me know though.. 
Cat friendly or actually unfriendly speaker
Back in the 90s I had a pair of Avalon monitors..We had 3 large maine coon cats.My girlfriend took large pillow cases and sewed a wide stick tape to them at different locations .When not in the room the speakers were covered and we had no issues .... 
Miss my Dunlavy Speakers, Were to go...
"I have found Dynaudio just a bit dry for me" I owned those speakers years ago for a breif time,The Dynaudio C1 would be a major step up IMO..I will agree that Totem is not accurate enough,again IMO 
B+W 801D
Budt ..Take a deep breath..You should expect such posts when asking about any B&Ws.Its a love or hate speaker line just like Wilson and McIntosh electronics..Ive never owned the 801D but have heard them before in a few different setups..Person... 
Wilson's new speaker the Sasha is coming.
Wilson brings out the best& worst in posting..love em/ hate em debate..On the positive side the W/P 7 & 8 are now being dumped big time(anything below the WP7 is at Walmart prices with very little takers) assuming your interested..