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Speaker wires for SF Liuto towers and Smart center
I agree with Jafant on Straight Wire. Also would add Audience and JPS labs 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Im with Drubin on this. I also listened to Wilson duettes with tube integrated and ranked high of 24 demonstrated speakers, some 10k+ . I own the kef r900s and also liked the dyns but I found the kefs out performed the dyns to my ear. At least lis... 
What the best 89-90 db speaker I can buy for 3k?
Schubert there is now a demo pair R900s from dealer with the full warranty that has repair to bottom for $2900.00. There you go You're winner right here on Audiogon 
What the best 89-90 db speaker I can buy for 3k?
Schubert there is a pair of R900s for sale right now asking 3500.00 you may be able to negotiate. I currently own them they are a great speaker and considerably better than the Q900 if you could get them you WONT be sorry. Best 
Does this speaker exist?
Kef r500 will work great for what you want and more. 
Speaker suggestions??
Before you decide give a listen to Kef R900 . I am using them in a similar size room with great results. They list at 5k but can be bought for less. They are a very good speaker for the $ I compared them to many 10k+ well touted brands and Kef won... 
Amp Recommendation?
You may want to consider the Bada purer 3.3 se. Check out the post Bada vs Cayin and the amps that the Bada has out performed. I believe you can purchase from Cattylink.com under your budget. I have a friend who travels to Asia alot and he is goin... 
CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
Get a good quality well designed tubed player and you will be happy with the sound . 
David Bromberg -- Any fans?
I saw him twice recently at a local theater 200 seats and we had front row. He is great live. I had more than a few lps in the 70s and always enjoyed his music. Try to get to a show if you can. Best 
Anyone own or listened to this cd?
Timrhu I am truly enjoying both Greg Brown cds. I cannot believe that I never knew of him before due to how good he is as an artist. Next cd for me is Covenant. Oh yea wife likes him too. Also I initial take after one listen to Greg Brown tribute ... 
Best "Giant Killer" Value Cables For...
Check out Increcable Diamond list $180 meter. Great cable 
Amp suggestions for $1000
Check the Bada Cayin thread someone is using same speakers you have and has me interested because of the amps he had before that were bettered by this amp. And sounds like what you are looking for in sound signature. Best 
Cayin 265ai or Bada 3.3se
Rb99 you have peaked my interest. I have been thinking of an amp up grade which may include class D or solid state. I am using a Consonance preamp and Sherbourne p160. Does the Bada heve good attack and transients? I had a class A amp ss that was ... 
Anyone own or listened to this cd?
Hey Hifimaniac I have a tribute to Jimmy Rodgers cd you may like. Jerry Garcia with Grisman, Dickey Betts, Bono, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison just to name some. Good recording also. Timrhu I was looking at my local record shop and found YES A GREG BROW... 
Anyone own or listened to this cd?
David12 funny you mentioned Herbie Hancock Joni Letters. I just borrowed this today from the library but have not played it yet. Timrhu I just ordered two Greg Brown cds Slant 6 and Further in. Thanks for the recommendation.