roxy54

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Kilpsch KG4s or JBL L40s?
Go for the KG4s. 
High powered point to point tube amp?
I don't know if they are still in business, but check out Coastline. They made big powerful tube amps. There is also Tube Research Labs. 
Is it OK to place speakers behind me ?
It works in cars. Stereo can be perceived effectively from in front and from behind. 
Krell EVO Updates for 2010
What legal dispute? 
what percentage of us really knows sound
If most expensive audiophile systems are so bad, why do you continue to go to listen to them? Also, please tell us what your system consists of. 
Speaker refinish
If you leave the grills off, they will darken surprisingly fast. I had the same issue with a pair of Spendor 9/1 speakers. They looked even after about 6 weeks of normal light exposure. 
Kef 105.4 crossover repair
Try Sonic Craft. Ask for Jeff. 
McIntosh 2100
A hundred bucks or so in the long run isn't much... 
Revel Salons and Adcom amp, good match?
If I was you, I would definately be concerned about the sound quality. Those are very revealing speakers, and they will reveal the nature of that amp. They are worthy of better, but listening will tell the tale. 
McIntosh 2100
I think that you should hold out and look for another Mac. They come around frequently. I don't think there is a substitute. I used a Morrisson Elad Pre for years and it was great, but the Joule Electra I'm using now is better. 
The Best upgrade for digital
I went to the website you linked when you posted a similar thread yesterday. I was not clear about a couple of things. First, how much does it cost for the clock upgrade, and can it be done to a stand alone transport? Second, is the board upgrade ... 
How low is a piano?
Reproducing piano on a speaker is an interesting subject. I've owned a lot of different speakers, and of all of them, I'd say that the ProAc Response 1 was the best at reproducing piano in a lifelike way. The thing is, it is a small speaker with l... 
McIntosh 2100
Buy it. You will love it, and you will never regret it. It will drive the Vandersteens with plenty of power to spare. 
How much room is needed for Snell AIII ?
Thanks to all, especially you Verneal, for your very specific and helpful recommendations. From what I had read in the past, I didn't think that they needed a very large room, and you all seem to confirm that. 
Your Thoughts on the Best Bookshelf Speaker
Another small beautiful Italian speaker that sounds phenomenal is the Diapason Adamantes.