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Taipan Helix VX
Crap, I meant to say does the Python Helix VX have the vast depth of presentation that the Python Helix non-VX. Sorry about that. 
Taipan Helix VX
OK does the Python Helix VX have the vast depth of presentation that the non-Helix VX does? The Taipan does NOT have this depth in either the VX or non-VX versions I do know. 
Salk HT3 vs Tyler D2?
The D2's do image better than the LSS. It is one of their strong points IMO. They are very smooth and dynamic. If I was getting a larger speaker than my current ones it would be it. 
CARDAS Fans: Golden vs. Neutral vs. Presence?
Vinylmeister I used to have the Quadlinks. They are decent for the money but I would step up the Cardas chain or try something else like Harmonic Tech Magic Link or something more neutral sounding. The Quadlinks when I had them and I didn't realiz... 
Salk HT3 vs Tyler D2?
I have never heard the Salks but have heard the D2's a couple weeks ago. The D2's do sound extremely good and are very efficient. They image great and the bass is clean, fast and punchy. 
Torus RM-20 vs Shunyata Vray
Is there a conditioner that will go from riding a "Harley" to a bike that actually has performance...lol ;) 
Power Conditioners
I agree with above post. RSA products are the real deal. I also like the Mongoose pc that is recommended. I have a Haley FYI. 
Used SS amp for $1K
BAT VK200 
Amp for Thiel CS6
Or a KSA100/200s 
Tyler Acoustics Decade D3M review
I like my D4 floorstanding monitors alot. They are as you describe quick and punchy and lots of detail with plenty of extension with no listener fatigue whatsoever. 
Integrated Amp for Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Monitor
Maybe a BAT VK3i and VK200 amp? 
Use of Power Conditioners vs. Direct into the Wall
Mr. Jim just gave some excellent advice :) 
Integrated Amp for Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Monitor
I think all of the above are good choices. I am currently driving my D4's with a Cayin 265Ai Class A integrated with great results. You might want to add a Cayin A88t tubed integrated to your list. Ty used to use Rogue, Audio Refinement, Jolida, a... 
placement of power conditioner
Mine is to the side of the audio rack and sits on a piece of wood. The PC sits on cones. I think it performs better on a hard surface with some isolation. 
BAT amps solid state vs tube, sound much different
I agree with the above posts. My VK200 sounded very good and I kept it longer than any ss amp. I then tried a VK55 and fell in love with it. It didn't have the bottom end slam the 200 did but the midrange and topend extension was to die for IMO.