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Best amps 15000$ for Avalon Indra
BAT and Edge from my limited experience. 
Krell KAV400 VS Musical Fidelity A300 A 3.2 A3.5
I would love to hear the suggestions...Which design in your opinion is better then most. Stock - not modded .....big difference.My interest would be 250 to 500 watts for up to 3-4k used.Personaly , I like Pass, Edge and BAT. Love the BAT but 6K us... 
For the analog purist- to room correct or not?
Magico for $2K-3K.....hahahahaha:) Not likely but 6K buys similar design, parts in ready product. I assume that you aren't the big fun of single driver speakers since you haven't mentioned them in potential DIY projects.Omni....hmmmmm, DIY........... 
For the analog purist- to room correct or not?
If you can build it and have some fun doing it...yea.But there is no free lunch. However , you seemed like my kind of a guy .....:) so, if you want to try it let me know.The ones that I like, cost a fortune.....you know which ones. But I have hear... 
Which tube cd player do you like
If someone is interested in inexpensive way to find out what non-upsampling/non-oversampling dac or cdp sounds like, check-out the Paradisea, Scott Nixon dacs or Consonance Ref 2.2 linear tube cdp. (there is also a DIY kit based on nos Philips chi... 
For the analog purist- to room correct or not?
I don't know Peter......I've used older TacT and it sucked with analog. If there is anything on the market that works in that regard.....You and I probably can not afford it. Deqx is OK, but never heard one in analog system though.I have heard pos... 
Which speakers have wide dispersion?
Dali speakers too. 
Acoustic Zen Adagio - need advise please
Avrij,I like your suggestion in regards to CarderSound single driver speakers. Nino, the entry speaker from CS line will lock bass and soundstage as well as scale and dynamics when compared to its bigger brother TyBone v2. The first one is single ... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio - need advise please
1. I guess so. from what I have heard (few from their line)yes.2. There is no such a thing as "0" box resonance.3. No, they are nothing like single drive speaker. If you meant the openess, transparent flow and scary realizm - No.4. Do not know.5. ... 
Which tube cd player do you like
The DAC is where it's at and the state of the art DACs are moving forward very fast. You can now buy with confidence that no upgrade will be needed. IMHO, the new technology is the best when it comes to DACs.Why exactly should we be confident that... 
Best bookshelf monitor under $1000 new or used.
A complete system:AAD2001 $1400usedParasound Halo A21 $1400usedBenchmark usb dac/preamp/headphone amp - $1000usedSmall system with big sound.You will be floored.Mariusz 
ML Statements - Need help matching with best amps
Go the Fabio way. I wish I could hear those monsters - my dream speakers.Never the less...own them.Mariusz 
Which tube cd player do you like
Agree with Jafox. Quality transport with nos dac and tube output as the iceing on the cake - winner in my book.But then it all comes down to your taste. If music is high on your list....that is how it is done. No need to follow the latest thrends,... 
Integrateds: Warm sounding SS vs Hybrid
Sounds good. I always wanted to hear Quads.....in audiophile minded setup rather then dealer's with limited imagination.I am guessing that you haven't heard the new Isabella/dac/headphone amp. Knowing your taste, I think that you would have liked ... 
Power amp suggestions for Usher BE 718
CJ LP70s at 70wpc was the best (tube) amp that I have heard with Usher Be series. It was actualy better then dealer's prefered Nuforce Reference 9v2 SE amp. However, it is only my opinion. Besides, price on used market might be way over your budge...