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Need help understanding tube wpc
Theoretically, I don't believe there is any electrical difference between a ss watt and a tube watt--a watt's a watt. But lots of people think that, since, among other things, tubes overload more gracefully than transistors, you don't need as many... 
The proverbial "giant killer"
The top of the Wilson line of speakers are giant killers (IMO) 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
JGH, without a doubt. 
CD Player Recommendations 5-8k range please help
Im thinking if I had 8K to spend on a cd player (or even on a whole system), Id be going to the local and not so local dealers and getting loaners to test out in my system. 
Best Phono Preamp for budget system
Sometimes you can find a Gram Slee entry model (I forget the number) on Agon for around $200. 
Vandersteen 2c -- Foam Issues
Geez....I've had my Vandersteen 2's for over 20 years and haven't worried (until now) about foam. My don't seem to be foaming. But if you mean some part of the internal speaker, I can't imagine how you'd 'get in' to see it. Or damping foam either.... 
Dark Day For Hands On Music-Movie Buyers
Nothing beat Tower Records in their prime. It's a shame to see them go under. 
My system is bright? I need help. thanks
Turn the volume down! Also, a tradeoff between high resolution and brightness. You hear all the detail because it presents everything magnified. Good luck. With the quality of equipment you have, fussing with expensive cables shouldnt be necessary... 
Best affordable phono preamp?
Good Luck in your quest! "Affordable" has such a different meaning for me that I can't even comment. What would an expensive used pp run? If you got the bucks, run amuck (I know I would)! 
I could not believe it
My mother in law, a life-long music lover (with more knowledge of the classical repertoire that I've seen anywhere) ordered (without my knowledge) the Bose Wave, used it for a week and sent it back because it was unlistenable. So I guess 'raving' ... 
Lipinski vs. Avalon
It IS in a league by it's own, in my educated opinion. 
Which processor? Linn, Rotel, Outlaw, Meridian?
Linn. Or a new Onkyo receiver 
Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer
I copy mine to vhs tape and keep it analogue all the way. 
turntable stand, steel, aluminum,shelves of ?
Cinder blocks on top of myrtlewood half-spheres work for me. 
gnp valkyrie
Wagner. They will definitely take you for an audio ride.