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Digital Amps - Your opinions and why so few?
Eldartford & Gmood1,How well would the Carver match up with the HyperionHPS 938's (If you have ever heard them). And also, whatwould you recommend for a pre amp? Do you need the usebalanced ic''s or does it need special adaptors?? 
Seeking $15,000.00 speaker to replace Quad 988's
I second the Hyperion HPS 938's. I have owned lots & lots of speakers that are 2-7 times the amount ofthe 938's ($4k retail) and some not half as good. (IMO)They are fantastic from top to bottom, and good looks toboot. The best I have owned &a... 
Will Creek 5350 SE drive Magnepan 1.6QR?
I had Maggie IIIA's and 3.6R's(3 pair) and had awesome basswith my Spectron digital amp. Tight & fast!! Never felt the need for a sub! (I did not do HT) 
Traditional looking speakers
I second the Hyperion HP 938's, They are great!!Check them out http://www.hyperionsound.com/index.htmBest I have heard so far. 
Riddle me this: how is carbon a conductor?
Hmmm! Interesting thread! I don't know what to say thathas not been said, but I will just say, that I blow a lotof money on this hobby loosing $$$$$$$$$ right & left, but the Wolff carbon ribbon source pc has been a keeper. So I guess with all... 
Wilson / Meadowlark / Hyperion / Usher
Here is one more link from a review from TAS.http://www.hyperionsound.com/Images/HPS-938%20review.pdfHopefully others can help on the other speakers you mentioned. 
Wilson / Meadowlark / Hyperion / Usher
Here is one link to a little insight on the HyperionHPS 938 taken from here on the Gon. Awesome speakers!http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1091812016&read&keyw&zzhyperion 
Need suggestions for new speakers under $5K
Hey Spacekadet,Try these on for size. HPS 938's I mentioned above. $4khttp://www.hyperionsound.com/reviews.htm Good luck! 
Need suggestions for new speakers under $5K
I think you need to look at the Hyperion HPS 938'salso. 
Shunayta Diamondback powercord
I agree with Rackdoctor. I have one Python Alpha, and recieveda Diamondback in part trade for a Sidewinder and was justgoing to sell it and keep using my fatty stock pc that Ihave been running for a long time due to it's beatinga lot of other pc's... 
Help who the best?
Check forwardair.com, I have used them a bunch and foundit to be the safest & cheapest way to ship. It's dock to dock ground shipping, just check the website under "locations" and see if it works out for you & the personrecieving the speak... 
Best integrated tube amp for Triangle Celius 202
Henryhome,Yes please let me know, although I found that I am really really happy with my high power Spectrondigital amp & tube pre amp. I may not get anythingelse, but let me know what you end up with & whatyou think. I have read so much a... 
What other speakers would you consider for this ..
Jyprez,I know what you mean, believe me I went round & roundwith my wife during the entire waiting process, enoughto cause several arguements, but when they showed upand were put on the floor, she said hmmm I got to admitthey are not as bad as... 
What other speakers would you consider for this ..
In this price range you must add Green Mountain Continuum 3's to your list. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I can say with no doubt, that the Green MountainC-3 is the best speaker I have ever heard anywhere.More later as they break in.