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Totem Mani 2 and Ps Audio BHK 250
I would listen to as many speakers you can before I made a decision.  
price of Oppo players threw the roof
I totally agree that the Oppo players are now a victim of price gouging.  I called someone out who was selling a used Oppo 205 for $2500.00. He responded that he is a Saint for not selling for 4K like some are selling on flea bay.  Hey, as long as... 
MA9000 VS MA8900
I don’t have the MA 8900, but I do have an MA6600 and at 200wpc, it drives my GE Triton One speakers with authority.  Make sure the Integrated has the output transformers, because without them, you won’t get the McIntosh house sound.   My Mac inte... 
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
I second the GE Triton References.  Best speakers I ever had in the listening room.  
McIntosh Guy Going Tubes? (Maybe?)
I am in agreement with the others. I have a C2500 with the Gold Lion tubes in the line stage and a MC152 solid state amp=Heaven.  
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
And now the anticipation starts.  Do you know when they will arrive? 
What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?
I use the tone controls on my McIntosh C2500 preamp at low volumes.  Does wonders. 
HC Power cords for tight spaces -- unicorn hunting?
Shunyata makes a very flexible 4 inch cord with male and female IEC connectors.  I use it on my VPI Prime because there wasn't room to use my regular Shunyata cord.  It worked perfectly and I didn't have to have my cord reterminated.  Music Direct... 
ARC Ref 6 plexiglass cover
I would think when they redesigned the plexi cover, it was taken into account, the amount of heat it could withstand.  You are looking for a solution to a problem that isn't there.  Just enjoy the preamp. 
preamp inverts polarity
It certainly does not defeat the design of your speaker cables.  Just reverse on BOTH speakers.  I had 4 tube preamps which inverted polarity and never had a problem with the speaker cables. 
On Line Audio Mail Order Retailers
I have ordered from Music Direct, B & H and Best Buy.  All 3 gave great service. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Alice Cooper, "Love It To Death"Alice Cooper, "Killer" 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
Good luck with them, I hope they are exactly what you are looking for. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Alice In Chains, "Dirt"Allen Parsons Project, "Pyramid"Captain Beyond, "Captain Beyond"Extreme, "3 Sides To Every Story"Humble Pie, "Rocking The Fillmore"Johnny Winter, "Scorchin Blues"Pearl Jam, "Vs"Steve Miller Band. "The Joker"It's been raining... 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
@ozzy...…………………………………………How long before you get them?