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greater resolution as an end in itself ??
Mr. TennisHaving reviewed all the equipment being discussed I find that your are correct. 
Upgrade from TW Acustic Raven AC-3 to what?
I assume that you are getting a lot more bass and sound staging from you CD player so you are sure that you are not limited by your amplifier preamplifier and speakers. 
budget phono preamp selection
Take a look at the Graham Slee. I think they have one for about $300. 
Sub s for Dali Megaline system
The Torus unlike so many other subs does not have a long throw drive. What it does do is move a lot of air very very quickly. It works in push pull, like an electrostatic speaker. I spoke with Craig Milnes the designer and he said the Torus goes d... 
Sub s for Dali Megaline system
The choice might be more related to your room size. I am assuming you have a really large room with your Dali's. If that is the case you may chose to move a huge amount of air, (think pant legs waving like a flag in a stiff breeze). The JL Audio s... 
Magico Mini with REL Stentor Sub can it match?
Jonathan Valin loved the Wilson benesch Torus. The review is probably on the Wilson benesch website. I am a dealer so don't believe me!!!!!!!!! 
Most Audiophiles by State
Could it be Colorado. Lots of manufactures located here plus the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. 
Dehavilland Ultraverve 2 vs. Mercury 2/3?
Shredder I wish you had introduced yourself. I would have enjoyed meeting you. Thank you so much for the compliment. I sincerely appreciate it. I simply can not get over my love affair with Kara Chaffee's electronics and the Wilson benesch carbon ... 
Dehavilland Ultraverve 2 vs. Mercury 2/3?
Your money would be better invested into the new deHavilland 50A amplifiers the upgrading to the Mercury. Much better.Jim 
Output tube radiation exposure - thoughts?
When I listen to my tube amps I usually go into the next room to avoid those issues. 
Lead Shot Substitute for Loading Speaker Cabinets?
Go to a gun shop. If you live in denver I have some I will give you. 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Wow. Haoleb seems to really be interested in all these good suggestions. Well I will thank everyone for him.....Thanks everyone. I learned a lot here. Jim 
How to tell if Acoustic Treatment is Needed?
Shadorne is 100% correct. You should move your listening chair away from the back wall. Try getting about 6 feet away from the speakers. So your ears might be 3 feet from the back wall and the front of the speakers 3 feet from that wall. Give that... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
I am kind of with "two channel ben" on this one. I hate stuff that makes small differences. I much prefer to hear big differences, much better cd player, big differences in cable etc. When I do make small additions or change things out I just let ... 
Esoteric SA-50???
I am a dealer, fairly new however, for Esoteric. Agreed the line up is a little confusing. The X-05 and the X-3 would be my choices. I am going to get a little more info on the new SA-50 next week, after the show in Munich. Will let you know.