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Amps suitable to run Martin Logan SL3's
i ran them w/a Classe CA200 paired w/ARC LS-3 pre & later a Pass Labs X250 & X preamp, both w/great results. 
What music do you want to play really loud?
lately "Free Molten Gold" compilation & "Quicksilver Messenger Service Sons of Mercury", "Harry Nilsson 49 songs", Delaney & Bonnie Home, Jethro Tull Stand Up, Dave Mason Alone Together........the WAF says it's a mid-late life crisis.....L... 
Genelex Gold Lion KT-88 reissued tubes
shuggie's are from upscale audio...the shuguang (sp?)kt88's. the gold lions i got from jim were well out of warranty & they are tubes so it can be expected occasionally. both mcshane & deal have always been top knotch 
Arcam CD-92 -- good value used?
thanks Yachadm....i'll keep you in mind. i've owned a cd23t & now own a cd23. (sold the cd23t & tried to upgrade & went backwards like we sometimes do). i've owned some good cdp's (cary 306, arc cd mkii, a couple regas) & i prefer ... 
Genelex Gold Lion KT-88 reissued tubes
sound-wise they were great but my matched quad from Jim McShane went south on me in 4 mos. (wouldn't hold bias in both channels) normally i get about a year out of a quad of EH's before they lose their sparkle. i won't buy the gold lions again. i ... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
hey man ....many of us take comfort in knowing 'the dude' is out there somewhere... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
a couple classics I never tire of are....John Hiatt, Bring the Family.......Dave Mason, Alone Together 
To all tube lovers.......
simple, imo don't get the inefficient speakers & go backwards 
Amp for Coincident Super Eclipse
have not had the pleasure or funds to hear the FRankensteins but from the SETs I have heard w/them I'd have to say I agree w/Sutts.......triode driven push-pull tubes of moderate power 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
"trash for the can"....blasphemous....i think in most cases you'll find The Dude abides :) 
Which cd players have digital INPUT?
Arcam CD23 
B&W and the Indianapolis 500
yeah, i wondered if it was Bowers & Wilkins or some other B&W...btw, good race today...how about Nicholson waving the green...too bad Dennis couldn't be there too (rip)....wishing i was there for it. it is truly a spectacle & something... 
Electrician's advice wanted: safely lifting ground
yeah, some folks are afraid of tube amps, imagine that. like capt. beefheart said it's "safe as milk" :) 
High Efficiency Speakers Your top 3 or more
Classic Audio Repro, Sonist, Coincident...i do think we are on the right track...happy listening 
What is your favorite guitar solo of all time?
Roy Buchanan, Hey Joe (hendrix tribute, live in japan)