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Vandy 5a's spider cracks in heads
10 year old speakers are bound to have some minor aesthetic flaws. If you can't easily see the cracks from 3 feet away, I don't think it's a big deal. Rate the speakers according to the Audiogon standard and price them accordingly.As long as you a... 
Conrad Jodnson PREMIER 12
The CJ's would likely work fine, but it would be a lateral move in my opinion. 
Pilinius 9200 or Musical Fidelity A5 ?
I've owned two Plinius amps, including the 8200MKII integrated. I think they make a nice product.... so that's the route I'd go. I did own a Musical Fidelity NuVista integrated for a short time... found it to be high on bling factor, but the sound... 
New preamp experience
There is a subtle but noticeable difference. The 30/30 is sweeter and more organic vs. it's larger sibling. 
New preamp experience
Markus - shoot me an email with what you'd want for it and what tube you would be including. 
New preamp experience
Markus ... I think it's time for u to sell me back my 30/30. Dreherpaul@yahoo.com 
Conrad johson versus lamm
When I owned C4's I battled listener fatigue. If you don''t already have room treatments, it would be a good investment if you plan on keeping your C4's. 
Conrad johson versus lamm
I found the CJ Prem 140 to be very solid state sounding and I never could connect with it. You will need more power to effectively drive C4's with tubes. I'd consider a good solid state amp or a better and more powerful tube amp. 
To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII
Great amp.... I loved my time with it and regret having sold it. I had the MkIII version and preferred it with a preamp. I used an Aesthetix Calypso (non signature version) with NOS tubes. The two made a great combo. The Calypso can be found used ... 
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone SACD
I have the redbook version. It's a keeper. 
Classe ssp 25 & Classe ca-150 vs. Nu Vista M3
I owned the Nu Vista M3 for a short time and was very disappointed in the sound quality. I quickly sold it for a loss. Never again will I own MF gear. Same goes for Simaudio. 
Simaudio Moon w5.3se
I bought a pair of Simaudio W-6 monoblocks to drive Dynaudio C-4's. I was very disappointed in them... cheap construction and mediocre sound. I sold them after a week of audition. I would never buy Simaudio gear again. Musical Fidelity is in the s... 
Is KAV 300i adequate for Sonus Faber Elipsa?
Yes... more than "adequate" from a power standpoint, but kind of like putting a Chevy V6 into a BMW 5 series. Quality speakers will do best with high quality amplification. 
harbeth p3ers or dynaudio excite x12
I've owned 5 pairs of Dynaudio speakers from the entry level Audience line to the Confidence line. I've only owned one pair of Harbeth's and can tell you with confidence that Harbeth would be the best choice for you and your choice of music. 
Moving from Dynaudio Confidence 3?
I've owned many pairs on Dyn speakers over the last decade, all of the way up to the C4's. IME, it's difficult to find a speaker that excels in every music genre, so if you have not already done so, consider trying a higher powered tube amp or tub...