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Martin Logan CLS vs Newer Hybrids Like Montis, Summit X, 9A, 11A
$3000 for the pair? I'd repair them.  
Different cables affect volume? (NOT sound quality}
The signals you are feeding are not the same gain.  
Does the Cambridge CXN100 sound the same as the MXN10
@lanx0003 Good idea. It's takes two people to change my stack, want to come over and help? I've have no problems with WI-FI or streamer dropouts with either machine, streaming with Qobuz, or bluetooth streaming through my phone with Pandora to my... 
Cary SLP98L upgrades--yea or nay?
There was a question about Cary doing an F1 upgrade. I'm pretty sure they did it originally so I'd say, yes they can.  
Does the Cambridge CXN100 sound the same as the MXN10
I ended up with two Cambridge steamers. Both sound good but can't really compare because the two systems are totally different.Thanx for the input guys.  
Faint buzz in speakers
Here you go:https://upscaleaudio.com/pages/idle-hiss  
Macintosh MA352 vs PrimaLuna 300 EVO Hybrid
OP, your listening chair can be your balance control. Been there done that. I also have had McIntosh and PrimaLuna amps, I still have the PrimaLuna.  
Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp
I would not buy and integrated with a DAC or a Streamer, that $hit is going to change, so are connector types. I just had to say it.  
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
Two possibilities: His system sounds better than yours, so it's going to cost you some money to upgrade. Second possibility is yours is better than his, so say something nice like, "Well it has plenty of bass" or "Those trumpets really stand out",... 
Reliability - what’s your experience been?
Three power switch failures. A very limited production pre-amp (no switch available), a Philips turntable ( I repaired the switch), and a Jolida amp (I replaced the switch).  
Who puts their speakers right up against the back wall and why?
It wasn't so ago that the rectangular box loudspeakers were demonstrated on a wall full of loudspeakers. There was not a speaker stand to be found. Times change and so did the loudspeakers.  
Cary SLP98L upgrades--yea or nay?
I had a Cary SLP98 with the F1 upgrade. Without a doubt it was my best preamp.  
Drinking Songs playlest... What am I missing?
Chumbawamba Tubthumper UB40 Red Red Wine  
KLH Model 3 owners - something different
Yes, you can do better than a Yamaha 801. A Musical Fidelity M5si or M6si would be big step for power and control.  
Calling All Tube Gurus
Ideally you want the same brand tube. I wouldn’t take a chance with different branding. But, the most import would be the matching. Are rejected tubes resold? Yes.