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Raven Audio Tube amps
Well, I just auditioned a set of Legacy Audio Focus SE with Raven amplification at Dave's place, and, well, I don't even know where to begin or what to say.  I've always had SS amplification and pretty much mid-fi equipment at that, so it's not li... 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
For $7K, you may be able to get into a set of the new Legacy Audio Signature HD, which uses "the same Dual Air Motion Tweeter System and 7" midrange as the Focus SE".   If you are going to Illinois, you might want to visit them in Springfield. htt... 
Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K
If you can stretch the budget a grand, you may be able to score the set of Legacy Audio ClassicHD in Rosewood here on Agon.  Open, airy highs with the ribbon tweeter, and tight, powerful bass down to 32Hz.  I'd be tempted to snag them myself if I ... 
Speakers for 15K - Discounts
Was in an audio shop Friday in Austin, and the only discount they would countenance was 3% if you paid cash instead of using a card.  
Songs Faber Olympica III
Well, I did use one for a bit, but I ended up moving it to my bedroom system.  I am thinking about getting one.However, I'm just a sucker for big, full range speakers!  I like to run my front L/R speakers full range, even with a sub in use.  In a ... 
Mellow speakers
http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/classic-hd/The ribbon tweeter offers extended highs, but without excessive harshness. Also consider Sonus Faber Olympica II.  
Songs Faber Olympica III
Nice thread, as I am considering replacing my aging Legacy Signature IIs with the Olympica IIIs.  Having read numerous reviews on the Olympica IIIs, I am hopeful that they may offer the sort of music/home theater "jack of all trades" performance I... 
New receiver
@AvgoroundHey, what can I say? It sounds great to me and I like it! 
New receiver
I am quite impressed with the sound from my Onkyo TX-NR809>Krell amp setup for two channel sound. 
How old are your speakers
I don't even know how old mine are, but they are Legacy Audio Signature II. Still sound pretty good to me, but I wouldn't mind a set of the Focus SE! 
Looking for really fine cables at really low price
@Nonoise,Did a little searching for where to buy those Supra Ply 3.4, but not coming up with a lot of options in USA. Where did you get yours? 
Which component video cable should I buy?
Thanks for all the tips! 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
An agoner I know drives his 3.7s with a pair of Rogue Audio monoblocks. Sounds really good. 
Receiver recommendation
Yes, Onkyo has had some recent problems with HDMI failures. But I will say my TX-NR809 has been perfect for 2.5 years now and sounds great to me for an A/V receiver. Their current TX-NR1030 even has balanced outputs for the front L/R channel pre-o... 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
Based upon the recommendation I got from McCormack, I would leave my DNA-1 Deluxe turned on 24/7. They claim it definitely sounds better that way.But, I now am using a Krell FPB 400cx, and, because it gets so dang hot I just can't make myself leav...