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SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp
I had an SMC "Gold" version amp. It sounded wonderful, one of the best SS amps I have owned right alongside a Plinius SA-102. Ultimately though, I am a tube guy so I sold the amp.Shakey 
Von Schweikert VR-1 & VRS-1 or VR-2?
You revive a 10 year old thread for this? Seriously?But as long as you did.......The VR2 is an average speaker at best. I had a pair once upon a time, but not for long.Shakey 
What is Your Favorite CornScala
I went with the Cornscala-wall.Shakey 
What is Your Favorite CornScala
I opted for the Type C cornscala and couldn't be happier.As Emil stated, I too replaced my Crite's xover with one from ALK Engineering and this was a huge improvement regarding tonal balance and driver integration. And they do require a bit of tim... 
Panel Sound
"Stats RULE and the BEST STATS are made by Roger Sanders. Nothing can be better"Unless it's a horn. Horns Rule! Nothing can be better.But seriously though, do you see how ridiculous blanket statements are. Be better than that..........Shakey 
Tekton Pendragon Audition in SF Bay Area?
I'm sure Agon would rather have you pay for an ad.Shakey 
Klipsch KG5.5 or Klipsch Forte or...??
In this order:CornscalaCornwallForteShakey 
Afraid to buy new speakers
Headphones seem to be your only option.Shakey 
What's wrong with my almost new speakers?
"Hey give this guy a break…..he is selling those almost new speakers on avon…..don't interrupt this process or demean it…."Another post that is barely coherent.....I thought Avon was where you go to buy perfume, hand lotion and cheap costume jewel... 
What's wrong with my almost new speakers?
You guys have been seriously punked by a troll. Seven posts in 12 years. And now he posts a query only to disappear into the smoke. Poof! He's gone....Shakey 
Why not horns?
If anyone is so deaf as to not be able to hear or comprehend differences in amplifiers, a new hobby is in order posthaste.That is MHO, and worth exactly what it cost you......Shakey 
Denon DL-103 "one of the...."
Excellent cartridge. A standard 103 displaced my Benz L2. I have since moved on to a Soundsmith full monty modified 103 which is probably the last cartridge I will need.Shakey 
E.A.R 834p. VS Graham Slee Reflex
That could be the case. I compared it to the onboard phono stage of a JJ Electronics full featured preamp and preferred the JJ. The EAR reminded me of the MM section of the Cary SLP -98. Just not very resolving or dynamic.Shakey 
Denon dl103 low volume from sa3000
To add to what Lewm said, less attenuation usually leads to better sound quality, all things being equal.Shakey 
E.A.R 834p. VS Graham Slee Reflex
I haven't heard the Graham, but I did try out the EAR a few years ago, and it was pretty ho hum to me. Not bad, but nothing special.Shakey