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Focus Audio 68 Signature Series - In or Out?
It does come down to the way it sounds to you, but I believe ProAc and Ehera Vitae, to mention just 2, intend for the tweeters to be closer to the center. 
Dahlquist crossover upgrade from Regnar?
I ordered the upgrade kit from Regnar for a pair of DQM-9 speakers that I bought from the original owner. I don't see any problem with doing it, and there is definately an overall improvement in clarity, detail and bass power. That said, if I had ... 
Question regarding reputation of SOTA tables
25 years or so ago they were all the rage, and the major mags were always talking about them. You know how that goes- it's been a long time since they were "This Year's Girl", and now it seems that vinyl fans are fascinated with tables from easter... 
3rd order crossover on a Cary Silver Oak One
Consider upgrading the passive components in the crossover, as that may be the problem. 
How to protect the wood finish of speakers.
I think that I have heard of furniture treatments that contain sunscreen, anyone else know who makes it? 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Let's hear some more feedback about the Sony's Redbook performance. I know that Daveb believes that it is excellent. 
MAC Autoformers?
Oh Boy! This is an old argument, and when it pops up, you invariably hear someone say that Autoformers add distortion, decrease detail etc. It is all nonsense. The proof is in the sound, and the amps with Autoformers sound fuller and more effortle... 
Amplifier for Klipsch Cornwalls
It sounds like what you already have will be more than good enough. 
Best Christmas Album
Glad you asked. I have several dozen, and of course they range from Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams etc. plus lots of Orchestral and Choral and some rock (not much). With all of that, my 2 perennial favorites are the Carpenters Christmas ... 
Help building new system: devore, verity or Sonus?
Check out Diapason Adamantes. 
What do you gain from bi-amping Magnepan 1.6s or
I haven't done it myself, but if I understand the theory correctly, the advantage, besides additional power is supposed to be that the one pair of amps that is only producing the mid/treble frequencies can do a better job with lower distortion if ... 
Accuphase or Passlabs
Accuphase. I think that it is smoother and more relaxed. 
Speakers to compare to Dynaudio Confidence C4
From what others on this site say, I think that you should check out Evolution Acoustics. 
Best lighting for an audio room
I guess your'e probably right about the dimmer switches. Aside from that, I like either dim wall lighting or dim lamp lighting. Sometimes I like the feeling I get from lighting the torchieres I have behind each speaker. It is a soft up-lighting. I... 
KEF 104/2 rebuild
Call Jeff at Sonic Craft about crossover and wiring upgrades.