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Cables that offer "sparkling" highs
DH Labs T-14 offers great performance for the price. I don't find the bottom end to be lacking in the bass. The size is reasonable. The cable is flexible and holds its shape around corners etc... It beat many cables I tried that were more expensiv... 
Mixing amplifiers.
Staying with the same amps all the way around is ideal. The next best would be to stay with the same brand as most manufacturers use the same topologies and parts through the line. If you find the sound of the Bryston a step up for your two-channe... 
Marketing Ideas
I second Autogon. I would use a site like that. 
Anyone using the Gateway 42" Plasma?
You get what you pay for.Panasonic has a pretty decent picture for the money. 
Which plasma Runco vs fujitsu 50 in.
The Runco will spank the Fujitsu. I believe the Runco's are Panasonic panels with Runco video processors. If you can't afford the Runco, you can get 90% of the performance with a stock Panasonic for much less.New panels are coming out all the time... 
Which will make the most impact, Tube amp or pre..
I run a tube pre and SS mono's and I like the combo very much. I had and OTL Atma-sphere S-30 for a bit and it was slightly better in the mids and top-end, but it lacked the bass control of the SS amps.After looking at your system you might consid... 
Rush remasters- thumbs up.
Pmkalby,I have A Farewell to Kings and Moving Pictures on Japanese vinyl, and NO you can't have them :PI might have to try one of those CD re-masters.Stewart 
Help with surround speakers - Dunlavy L/C/R
Hold out! If you want your system to perform then matching speakers is paramount. At least find a model that has the same mid and tweeter as your fronts. Try posting a wanted ad on Audiogon.Good Luck, 
More bass from Cary SLI 80. Tube changes?
Talk to Andy at:www.vintagetubeservices.comRe-tubing my preamp was the best performance/dollar I have spent on my system. I bought NOS telefunken and RCA tubes from Andy. After 2-4 weeks break-in I never looked back.Stewart 
OK, A'Gon/guys: I like to print the odd thread but
Actually black on yellow is the easiest combination for the eye to see. That's why road signs are yellow and black. Yellow high-lighters... ditto. Nature uses it for bee's, so you stay away. B&W uses it to make you look/buy their speakers...ha... 
To upgrade cd player?? The slippery slope?
Great move on the Audio Note Dac! How would you discribe the improvement over the Onkyo DA?I am sure the Dynaco is a big change from the Carver. It's pretty tough to beat Kimber pbj for budget cables. I finally moved mine out for some TMC Yellow's... 
How to share speakers without bypass?
I found this AMPSWITCH on-line. Contact them for more info. http://www.demion.co.uk/accessories.htmlStewart 
Michael Hedges
Most of his recordings are pretty good, but seeing him live was awe inspiring guitar gymnastics. It's difficult to believe that some of the songs you hear are acually one guy, one guitar and one track until you saw him do it live. I know of one Wi... 
Does the subwoofer have to be on the floor?
Agree with Elevik. The sub will vibrate everything on the shelves and make every door rattle. Try your best to de-couple the sub from the cabinetry. The bottom shelf might work ok for your needs. All you can do is test and see. If there is space a... 
Anyone have any experience with in-wall speakers?
If you like JM Labs, they have an in-wall speaker now. I have not heard it though.