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Zu or Harbeth
Samhar - I'd say the 40.1's excel in being very well balanced speakers, in that they are good at everything... and I would describe their sound as palpable, organic, rich (without sounding syrupy) and full bodied. Micro dynamics and decay are exce... 
Speaker suggestions
Harbeth's sound really nice at low to moderate volume levels... as much as I have enjoyed my many experiences with Dynaudio speakers, they really need the volume turned up to sound their best. 
Zu or Harbeth
I think you'd love the 40.1's... I sure do. I can't speak to the sound of the Zu's, as I have never heard them, however, while I like that they are very efficient, I am turned off by the way they look (I know many would say the same about the 1970... 
How quite is the Aesthetix Calypso Vs Bat VK3i
I think you'd be wasting your money if you plan to use the Calypso with stock tubes. Suggest you look at alternatives / older preamps from Audio Research & Conrad Johnson, or the Joule preamps. I'm just not a fan of BAT gear, although my exper... 
Sedonix
I had my AA Capitole repaired by my local tech in St. Louis (Zaw Win @ Alpha Tech). Replaced the Phillips transport and the mini tubes... completed the work in two weeks with no issues. I'd be worried if I were you... sorry. 
How quite is the Aesthetix Calypso Vs Bat VK3i
Agree verbatim with Dopogue's comments. My Calypso is superior to my previous preamps (BAT VK30 & Joule LA-150 MKII). However, good NOS tubes are required to make the Calypso sing... think Amperex white label 6922's & Mullard CV-4004 in th... 
Stands for Dynaudio Confidence 3's
If you live near the St. Louis area, I have some Target stands filled with lead & sand I would sell for $150. Skylan & Sound Anchor are my faves. 
REL Studio III vs. JL Audio Fathom 113
I'd be worried that adding one sub, let alone two subs to your wonderful system might overwhelm things. I have a room, almost identical in size as yours, and when I tried to use just one REL Storm sub with my previous full range speakers (Dyn C4's... 
Tweaks
Agree with Rhljazz on the GIK panels... and agree with Jgiacaloon that rubber/cork/rubber pads @ HVAC suppliers are more effective and less expensive than Vibrapods. I found the Vibrapods to suck the life out of the music. Macdadtexas - I agree th... 
speakers for arcam integrated
Not sure of your budget or room size, but I've heard entry level Dynaudio monitors paired with Arcam @ a local dealership that sounded nice, and also own some old Dynaudio Audience 42's paired with an old Arcam integrated in my bedroom system. The... 
Why don't gold based cable fans try Synergistic
I'm very happy with my Jade Hybrids. No need or desire to change unless I want to downgrade. 
Interconnect for sweet, silky violin sound
Jade Hybrid. 
Harbeth speaker stands
Neal... you may be correct on accent being Irish, as I don't recall him saying "if it's not Scottish, its CRAP!" Don't know for sure, but I do get a kick out of it. 
Harbeth speaker stands
I use Skylan with my 40.1's. Noel is great to work with. Gotta love his thick Scottish accent! 
looking for speakers
Dynaudio S3.4