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I need help selecting a tube amp
Welcome to the Darkside! You will never go back. Take your pick of amps as most anything should power your speakers. I would suggest giving Cary and VAC a serious look.KiD 
B&W Nautilus 800.....where's the bass?
It is a crime to run those speakers with Adcom amplication. Two things as mentioned above, Room Placement and Amplification.Chris 
RCA to XLR adapters…
I would suggest purchasing a new CD player with Balanced outs. Take advantage of the Balanced connection. No Adapter is a good Adapter. Trust me.Chris 
Grand Pianos paired with Classe/Theta electronics?
Bonnix,Thanks! Actually the Sonus Gravis Subwoofer is pretty nice and really musical. I heard it paired with a pair of Concertos and was impressed. They also make a Cremona Version of this subwoofer but it does not come cheap. My first choice thou... 
Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor
Plinko,Sorry if I made the point that the Merlins were better because they cost more as that was not my intention. I was just stating that they were more expensive for his budgetary concerns.The Taylos are wonderful speakers in the right applicati... 
Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor
Drseid,That is great that you are getting better results with the Tylers. Thanks for the Kudos on my speakers as well. I think I have read some of your posts. I started with great results with my Taylos as I had an Electrocompaniet ECI-3 integrate... 
Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor
Cruz123,BTW: I really like your setup. I just upgraded from a Cary 308 CD player to a SONY SCDXA777ES. I was looking for a 308T but could not find one in my price point when it was time to buy. However, no regrets with the Sony. Chris 
opinions please on Tung Sol 6550 vs JJ kt88's
The Svetlana KT-88s are what I ended up with after trying NUMBEROUS tubes in my SLI-80.. See my system... Good luck..Chris 
Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor
Cruz123,You are very welcome. My listening room is about the same size as yours. I would trust Bobby's advice 100% if he said it will be fine. I think the Merlin Speakers will be heads above the Tylers. As they cost more. Like I mentioned, I don't... 
Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor
Cruz123,Very nice system. I own a Cary SLI-80 Sig as well. I used to own the Tyler Taylo Reference Monitors and they took about all the SLI-80 would muster in the Triode Mode which is what I prefer to listen to. The speakers did not seem as effici... 
Any Body Know Cardas's Rule for speakers Position
http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=insights&content_id=26&pagestring=Room+Setup 
Grand Pianos paired with Classe/Theta electronics?
I own Grand Pianos and absolutely love them. At that price, they are a steal. I use a Cary Tube Amp with mine but the Classe and Theta stuff should really shine with them. I really don't see how you could go wrong with them. Chris 
Integrated amplifier - selection and alternatives
I owned an Electrocompaniet ECI-3 and loved it. I am sure the ECI-4 has the same sonic character. I would glady suggest this amplifier. You should be able to get a deal here on a used unit. I would also strongly suggest the Musical Fidelity integr... 
Spanish Guitar
Just stumbled across this thread and would like to turn you guys onto something very cool. Check out Steve Stevens Flamenco A Go-Go. It is an amazing piece of work from a brilliant guitarist. http://www.stevestevens.net/new/flamenco%20reviews.htmC... 
Audience AU24, are they good?
I have tried about everything out there in my system and now use Au24 on my main 2-channel system. Their PowerChords compliment the Au24 very nicely. The Au24 is hard to beat in my opinion. Chris