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Best Phono Preamp for Music Hall MMF-5
Sorry I thought phono stage not phono-pre!!! 
Best Phono Preamp for Music Hall MMF-5
Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena has loads of gain and sound good too. Battery powered = no AC noise also it's SS so no tube noise! 
Wilson Sophia 2 vs Revel Salon2--fair comparison?
He bought and is selling the Sophia 2's!!!!!! Accommodation ??? 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
Cal Tjader-------Concerts By THe SeaMose Allison-----In Your EarMJQ+L Almeida---CollaborationsRamsey Lewis-----Live At The SavoyQuincy Jones------Gula MatariWhat a joy listening to vinyl is!!!!! 
How would you compare these two Vandersteens?
I Owned 3A Sigs (later model) then added a pair of 2Wq's then added the M5HP (w/Sky pigtails). I listened to the Quatro Wood at the dealer in Santa Monica Ca. and thought they sounded leaner and faster but I preferred the "warm and musical" sound ... 
Vandersteen 3a and Spendor sp1/2e's
Tvad is correct, I tried both taps and prefered the 8ohm taps for the stated reasons. Mike I was constantly moving my 3's around. Three feet from back wall no toe in, toe in, 4-7' w/no toe in then toe in, very tweaky speakers like you stated. Fun ... 
Vandersteen 3a and Spendor sp1/2e's
I tried one sub with the 3A Sigs it wasn't as good as the 3A Sigs alone! Go on the Vandersteen website and download the set up instructions then use homemade shims to adjust the rake of the speakers for temporary set up. 
Vandersteen 3a and Spendor sp1/2e's
Mike your room might be to small for the 3A Sigs they like large spaces!!!!! 
Wilson Sophia 2 vs Revel Salon2--fair comparison?
I'd be more concerned that the Revels and possibly the Sophias might be to reveling for the Brystons 4B SST's. If your ready to up grade the amps also go for the Revels and buy amps for them. 
Joule electra Pre Amp -tube rolling
I'd still try an "inexpensive" set of Amperex 12AX7's to hear if you like the difference. In the Joule amps replacing the stock 5751's with Amperex 12AX7's gives a fuller sound albeit a tad less detailed. Jud bought what could get a big enough sto... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
"Similarly, suppose that component vibration has a material adverse effect on sound qualify."I don't think we all have to suppose this, those that have had a positive experience removing vibrations know how big an improvement it can be. 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
Bobby Palkovic pretty tweaky too! 
Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim)
So of coarse I landed up with Joule Amps!!!!! 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
When I replaced my MDF shelves with BDR "The Shelf" my wife as well as myself heard the difference and were surprised by the amount of improvement. Less leading edge hash and a blacker background. When I returned the BDR #3 cones under the CDP I d... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
My sound awareness has improved as my systems has become more resolving providing more information to make judgements with. My system's resolution allows me to hear small tweaks some I like some I don't but there is no denying that changes are mad...