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Which Tube Pre for 5K?
I just heard the deHavilland Mercury2 and can highly recommend it.It made the hairs on my arms stand up(since I don't have any on my head). 
Is There any Truly "High End" Integrated Amp?
ASR Emitter 11-for a retail of $27,000 Harry better be in live.LOL 
What finish is more attractive: Wood or paint?
I like my speakers with real wood and my components aluminum. 
best speakers for vocals?
I will add JM Labs Alto Be.Vocals actually sound better than on their bigger brothers. 
Best movies last two years
Almost any English gangster movie starting with Michael Cain in "The Italian Job" and "Get Carter". 
How to determine high current amplifiers
It is not just about current and it is not just about watts.I have heard 400 watts rms amps that sound outstanding and powerfull,and I have heard 17 watts rms amps on the same system sound outstanding and powerfull.Hope this helps(wink). 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Rolling Stones at the Cow Palace in '75.Taj Mahaj and Parliment in front of the DNA Lounge in '99.Peter Tosh at San Diego State in '81.Dizzy Gellipse in S.F. and favorite musician but played drunk as hell-Van Morrison at the Great American Music H... 
using hokey pucks for isolating speakers from the
What the puck?LOL..How about the difference in wood used?Say mertle vs. maple? 
Recommendations on a passive preamp
I have heard some good things about the Music First pre. 
High end amp - my last step
Dmurfet-Glad to know!I eagerly await your response/reaction to the Chapter Couplet and Preface+.I think you will be shocked to how good they are.I am using mine with JM Labs Alto Be. 
Am I spending too much money?
Finding the right audio system is like trying to find the right wife.Do your research,find out what YOU like, and then close your eyes and pray. 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
Even though I own Chapter Audio gear,George at Dehavilland, brought his Mercury2 over to my house and I cried(well at least my eyes got teary.LOL).Regardless of price that pre has "balls". 
High end amp - my last step
Dmurfet-there are some incredible amps listed tus far.However,please forgive me if I repeat myself.Since you already live in the UK,I am sure you have heard of Hi-FiNews(not that I would buy an amp just because of a review, but might audition one)... 
Looking for opinions on Chord SPM 1200C
No,it is usually related to hi-fi politics.The Chapter gear is state of the art. 
Looking for opinions on Chord SPM 1200C
Frankpiet-No,I am not a Chapter Audio dealer(I wish I were in the audio field)I am an auto service writer.I praise Chapter Audio gear because it is so damn good(great).Chapter has changed me from a all tube gearhead to their glorious sound.I truel...