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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 ... 
Classe or Bryston?
Interesting...thanks for the info. Enjoy the music! 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
I just picked up a CD I've been half looking for - it's Stephen Stills from 1970 entitled "SS", it's also remastered. I believe it is his first solo effort with some great guest appearances - Jimi Hendrix and Clapton to name two. The cut "go back ... 
Classe or Bryston?
Nhorton - you sure about that? I've never seen a 200 with heat sinks on the side, I know the 300 and 400 I've seen have always been on the side. Anyway, mine are on the back and IMO it is a great amp, I did alot of comparison shopping/critical lis... 
Speaker Cable Recommendation
Sagger - I feel your pain, I finally wore my wife down, I've had a dedicated room for some time now. In my old house I took over the living room! Who needs a formal living room anyway. Now I'm in the basement. No more sneaking in power cables, ic'... 
Classe or Bryston?
Audioears - for the record the Classe CA 200 was in the April, 1997 issue under class B and taken out in shortly thereafter because that model was upgraded cosmetically to the 201. Hey, all the advertisers can be found in rec. comp. somewhere - in... 
Power Cords
Yeah your right Lihifiguy - it's the biggest minimal expense improvement you can make if you have solid gear and I don't mean $1000 expenditures. I put an SR Master on my dac and was shocked, put another one on my transport and the improvement was...