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Cary 300SEI w/Harbeth P3SR or Spendor SA-1?
You will be fine with those speakers. 
Best CD Player HDCD under $1000US
Can you find an old Shanlin? 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
DreI suggest that if you don't put your audiogon moniker on your bag that we all use the secret hand shake, known only to ourselves.Jim 
Where to listen
I second the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. You may be surprised at your response to some of the really expensive systems you hear. So two ways to save money. Lots of items on sale and if you trust your own ears and not the hype you should be able to ... 
Gershman Black Swans vs Focal Scala Utopia
I would be interested in your thoughts once you have purchased them and have them broken in. Let us know. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
I think that VPI offers the Dynavector DV-20 pre mounted as an option. I would suggest you upgrade to the Karate. It is a cartridge that far surpasses its modest price range. 
For a boomy room, what panels will reduce mid-bass
You might try some new and less boomy speakers. 
Sub for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
You should take a look and a listen to the Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator (sub) It can mate with virtually any speakers very fast. 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Nice thread. You might be interested in the deHavilland room which is 9016 in the tower. Kara Chaffee of deHavilland will be there to introduce her new tape head preamplifier. This means you avoid some of the terrible tape deck preamplifiers and j... 
Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic.
AudiofeilThis would be a good time to let people know that you are a dealer. 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
I think that in generally a speaker that is not laid back and perhaps even forward sound better at low volume. Not to much bass either. If the bass is tipped up or heavy then the highs can sound tipped down and lost at low volume. Also heavy bass ... 
Imaging and Detail.
Oh you can just muddle me.. sort of like the mint leaves in a mojito. 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
I feel like I hi-jacked this post. I appologize for that. To me the best speaker is one that works with the room. Not to much bass, much better that the room can handle it. Most rooms vibrate just like autos when the subs in the trunk start rattli... 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
Thanks Paul, Kara's electronics have a lot to do with the sound. Check out this blog from the dagogo show in San Francisco.http://blog.stereophile.com/cas2010/We are dealers for Kubala-Sosna, deHavilland, Sonist, Wilson Benesch & Esoteric. 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
Ok. I give up. Full disclosure to come. Not just for products I sell but every thread.Kubala-Sosna, Wilson Benesch, Esoteric, deHavilland and Sonist Dealer.