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Speakers: all-time worst
Khrys, try to contain yourself - I'll let you be the first to know. 
Amp for B&W 802N ?
I don't know, that's a tough question. I really like my CA 200 and I've heard the 401 and it is excellent. How different from mine - I can't comment because I haven't heard it in my system. I think bridged or dual mono in 1 chassis is always bette... 
Speakers: all-time worst
Tubegroover, you are certainly entitled to your opinion and I respect it but I must disagree with you as well. The SRS tl (trilaminate tweeter) was an upgrade from the original series, don't know whether you heard that one or not. The crossover wa... 
Speakers with Rotel amp
I've heard this amp with Vandersteen 2ce's and it was a nice combo. Vandy's sound like the route you might want to take judging from the type of music you like - good midrange with this combo. good luck. 
Best Cables For Thiel+Classe
MIT shotguns, or 750 plus series 3's. These are the latest version of the high end series from them and they are excellent. Although, I heard a new speaker cable from MIT yesterday called Magnum but they are pricey - about $2500 for a 10 ft pair I... 
Amp for B&W 802N ?
Have you considered another Classe 200 and running mono's, I'm considering doing that myself. The 401 is an excellent amp however, either choice would be solid, a used 200 would be less expensive. 
Revel VS Avalon
I've heard both at a dealer with various electronics and the Avalon is outstanding - the Revel wins the ugly contest though, it is without a doubt the ugliest speaker I've ever seen. 
MIT or MITH?
No Soupcon, what better incentive! If I was a dealer and the hook was carry my line because the profits are thinner than the competition then what do you think I would do. The deal closer IMO with MIT is bigger profits and great performance. I wor... 
MIT or MITH?
In my opinion MIT has great products - I've used them off and on for almost 10 years. In fact, their latest series of cables the T's, series plus 3's, and shotguns are the best from them yet. I am using shotgun IC's and 750 plus 3 speaker cables a... 
What'sBest Deal Tube PreAmp New or Used?
Go with the CJ PV10. I've had one for about 5 years - was Stereophile class B. It is warm and definitely "tubey" which I prefer, I've got it mated with a Classe CA 200 with MIT Shotgun IC's and am very happy. Got my eyes set on possibly the CJ 16L... 
Better Electronics or New Cables???
Both! But electronics first - cables are as important as any component in the chain. Generally components are a bigger investment so alot of people cable up or change cables several times before upgrading other components. IMO start with your powe... 
Tube amp match for Polk SDA-1C's???
Beretta9, how many drivers are in this speaker? I have an old pair of SRS 2.3tls and use Classe with MIT cables. All Polk speakers are generally very efficient but but the SRS series really sing with a high current amp. I have a tube pre but haven... 
Anyone Heard the new Powersnakes?
Sorry to hear it Chuckie - one thing for sure you are going to save a buttload of cash! 
Directv
Thanks for the response Avguygeorge - I have a Pioneer elite and paid too much for a crappy picture plus every time I deal with Directv I get upset. I'm going over the air!! 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
Yeah, nice take Madisonears. I'm a huge Clapton fan, always have been but I must admit I lose patience with the pop stuff, I mean Babyface-come on!!! With the work he's done in the past who would've thunk It! I think the last really good album he ...