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Point to Point Wiring
If sound oriented, cost no object an non mass-oriented home amplifier's designer, the like of like Air Thight and Zenden use the different "point to point wiring" versus "circuit board" approch, as they do, we would then be forced to conclude that... 
Does bewiring decrease "wholeness" ?
OK. I cut my cable in two, (ART monolith), got rid of the jumpers and be-wired the cable to my Proac 1SC and yes, just like the Stereophile review on same, I perceived some added overall clarity and a little shift in perspective and tonality.Yet, ... 
Tube Integrated
Since you are leaning towards the EAR 859, (exc. choice from my reading) I will direct you towards the SV SUN AUDIO 300 BE based on my owning. Japanese, minimalist, good locking "a la Air Thight 300", also sharing with this one the Tamura transfor... 
Finest integrated SE under U.S. $ 6,000.00
Relevance to the question will go a long way to make the use of this forum worthwile as in, rescourcefull or enlightening.Looking at the various answers, it make me doudbt that my question must have been properly formulated, (english is my second ... 
Floorstanding or bookshlf speakers?
I second Abex's thoughts.It all depend on what you like to listen to.Me, at the narrow end of the room, (dimension is same as yours except the H at 12 feet), stand diminutive Proac 1SC on rigid stand, 3 feet away from the rear wall. I love the vis... 
Which is the best SET match for Quads 988 ?
In revewing the 20 watt per side Cary mono SE300 LX 20, (using KR 300 BXLS), Martin Collom using a variety of speakers mention concerning the Quad63, " the combination was truly mellifluous, the quad made no difficult demmand on the LX20 and the a... 
Finest integrated SE under U.S. $ 6,000.00
Thanks to you all ! 
What would a 2a3 based amp. bring to the table?
Thanks to you all. 
What to put under my Aries turntable ?
You expertise are much appreciated and may I had, the concern and generosity, inspiring.Tell me CmK, where can you get those DH Squares and whats their price? Thanks 
What tubes for a EAR p834
As far as the phono section of the EAR full preamp, Absolute Sound's second take on it, in the latest issue, recommended strongly the use of the Mazda, a french tube that is in current production. I know I will be getting them tomorow as most fren... 
Does bewiring decrease "wholeness" ?
Thanks for your comments.Your suggestion IMO, that the salesman as an interest in his suggestion is not correct, since he was complimenting the single wired option (with jumpers) over the biwered option.I am also aware that, bi-amping was once eva... 
unico or YBA integre?
The more natural sounding Unico is where lied my preference in regard with the more expensive YBA DT wich I have also owned. Vocals, soloists and the orchestra are more what they should be, with the Unico. 
Experience with Cary SEI300
I have an immediate ,silky and a sens of a complete presentation of the music, when using Sophia' 300b on my Sun Audio 300se via the 1'sc. I doubt, that it would be that apparent in a Hotel' showroom. But at home, listening to voices, instruments ... 
Is "live" music sound possible for under $1K
Forget about "live' in this price range. In term of the highest quality sound per se, a presume that a tube headphone amp and headphone will be the best combo under one thousand dollards. 
Dust problems on high gloss surfaces
You can blow the dust away using a small air pressurecan used in photography or those small chinese brushes that come in a variety of shape in those chinese boutique. Using an air conditioner an keeping the window closed helps also, specially in c...