rleff

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I think I've made up my mind
What about Transparent's higher end cables;I have music wave supers with soundlab m2's and audiovalve challanger 180 monoblocks;seem to do quite a nice job for me.The supers are the middle of the lineup I can only think the ones above must even be... 
are subwoofers anti-audiophile?
TBG-I have no experience with horns;what kind of problems do they present;one day I may wander into this area of audio;it seems interesting especially with SET amps.Seems like Johnk has some good ideas for you to try if you have not already. 
Best way to test your system?
I forgot to mention that I use the Chesky ultimate demonstration disk;covers all different audio terms with music examples and recording techniqus;I found this disk to be very helpful in learning how to listen to the system with regard as to what ... 
Best way to test your system?
I also agree with piano music and I also use organ with choir; Cantate Domino on proprius track one to me is a recording that really can test out your system. 
What pre amp to use in my system?
The 400.00 price for tubes is tough;the MFA Magus would do what you are looking but is over your limit;maybe a offer a little over your limit would fly maybe not. 
are subwoofers anti-audiophile?
Tbg-when you tried intregrating with stats were you using a passive or active and was it larger than 12 inches?I mated a chiro c120 passive to my soundlab m2's and the results are pretty stellar;I found anything larger seems to be sluggish and jus... 
Successful ARC models
I am running a ls16mk2 with and have been very happy with the performance of this unit; I bought mine here on audiogon for 1500.00and consider it to be well worth the price. 
What pre amp to use in my system?
Since it is a local dealer can you do a home audition?I have no experience with the pas3;perhaps another member will have some information on that unit. 
What pre amp to use in my system?
What sources are you using,interconnects and speaker cables?But since you like female vocals and want a smoother midrange that to me means a nice tube pre amp. 
are subwoofers anti-audiophile?
I am onboard with John 100%;when done properly there should be no indication of where the sub is and a change is heard when it is turned off. 
Paranoid on Tube Amp Install
I agree with Swampwalker I was always under the impression to never power on a tube amp without a load;anyone know for sure or are there ones in which you can run unloaded? 
New audiophile looking for first speakers. HELP
Maybe a pair of snell CIV's or CV's would fit the bill;alot of good suggestions thus far;seems like a tough range of musicial genre to cover though;maybe Duke's recommendation is better. 
6sn7 tubes for Atma Sphere amp
I would ask Ralph this directly to get his views as well. 
Need speaker advise for "budget" speakers
I agree with the snell CV recommendation and would add dunlavy sc4,5 or 6's as well. 
Am I overpowering my drivers when they
Wouldn't the "started to lose composure" be the early sign of the amp starting to clip;thats what I would suspect.I agree with playing the system flat and removing the EQ as this elimates a electronic suspect and removes boost to certain frequencies.