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Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Lumin is made in China and so is Line Magnetic! Both best bang for you buck and very well regarded in the US. Outside of that I have not used any admirable Chinese audio products!  
Gallo Reference 3.1 questions...
So I do see that these were at once 3.0’s. Dan at Gallo says they upgraded the last of these sent out to 3.1 but the boxes still said 3.0. No tweeter switch. Weird to see these still strapped and new shipped to them in October of 05. Took a chance... 
Gallo Reference 3.1 questions...
Aniwolfe these actually say 3.1 on the box. No tweeter switch. 
Gallo Reference 3.1 questions...
I know this is crazy but just found a brand new in box pair that was up in the racks at upscale Audio! Breaking them open this weekend! 
Duelund DCA 12ga Hookup Wire
All great information! 
Anticables
I have used anticables for years. They sound great. Look at it this way, at least you know what you are getting. It is just a solid coated copper wire for the most part. I have not bought the more expensive versions. I like the solid copper spades... 
Phono cable advice.
I have tried many but needed a longer run and made one myself. I used 2 Audioquest Digital coaxial cables and a ground. Wrapped it in McIntosh Green Techflex! Best I ever heard! 
best preamps
I love my McIntosh C2200! Used under $3500.  
BE VERY CAREFUL OF YOUR DEALINGS ON AUDIO-ASYLUM
Let us know when it arrives! 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
Ummmm. Wow! I just blew up my right speaker because I forgot to disconnect the left cable from my car battery! 
Looking for speaker recommendations
Who am I kidding? Nothing will do it for me for long. I have audio sickness:( 
Looking for speaker recommendations
Unfortunately, you will not find the Devores used for even twice your max budget. John is 3 months in waiting and the used market has soared. There is a used pair of Silverbacks for $7800. Even The Nines are in the $4k range and I have these. The ... 
Absolute Sound - do we really need another review like this?
This is why Stereophile is only $7.99 a year. Cheaper than toilet paper but doesn't get the job done! 
Best Equipment Stand
You can also use a very good isolation platform after the stand is leveled. One made of maple preferrably.  
Best Equipment Stand
Box Furniture Company. Same guy that makes Devore's speaker cabinets.