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Experienced audiophiles best speaker
Peterayer, great system and component selection, I bet you are getting the most out of your Magicos. 
Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps
Bill, any you would put up against an XA.5, where size and heat (possibly $$$) are not an issue? 
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim?
Extravaganza, your view is very consistent with what those that love them say (and there seem to be many that agree with you), and yet there are those who react like Jerry Siegel.... 
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim?
Pretty extreme spectrum of reactions, I wonder how much is personal taste, and accompanying amp. Seems like one of those speakers (perhaps true of most)is one you must hear to know if it is for you - seems like it could easily go either way. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Well said Rumadian, I could not agree more. 
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim?
Cellosven, I am a bit confused as why you own so many Harbeth speakers if they lack treble, air, space, etc - or are you saying that is only a problem with the 5? 
Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps
This is just a comment related to your current speakers, the 3.6s need alot of power and Class A power cost alot of $$$. From a pure finacial point of view, I think you will find it easier to find good sounding Class D at a lower price, but not su... 
Class A watts vs Class A/B watts
OP, what say you? 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
Mapman, are the PSBs that good? They seem to be well priced if they can compete with the others on you list - all good speakers no doubt. 
Class A watts vs Class A/B watts
If it is in the price range, that Symphonic Line would be very sweet indeed. The longer I think about this, the more I really do get the sense the Accuphase might get pushed to hard with your speaker. 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
The TAS listing was 12 most "significant" speakers, not necessarily the best, in fact they are clearly not the best 12 speakers of all time, which does not mean the Magico Mini is not a great speaker, it might be, bust just to get the record strai... 
Quicksilver V4 or Silver 88 advice needed.....
Well, it is worth trying at least, and if Roger tests them you can have faith they have been very well matched. I used them and thought they sounded really good (not in a QS amp though) and the EL84s are excellent in the Music Reference RM10 and r... 
Is new better than old?
In general, I don't think speakers from the past 20 years have been surpassed because of intervening technology, which might, arguably be the case with digital sources (not necessarily even there). Only issue is the wearing out of parts, which is ... 
Quicksilver V4 or Silver 88 advice needed.....
Was that for KT88s? If so, what did Roger recommend? His "NOS" Russians? 
Class A watts vs Class A/B watts
I think it will be impossible to get an answer about the Accuphase with your speakers without trying it, there are just too many variables that could make 30watts problematic, or not, you have to try it in your room with the music you like at the ...