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Pioneer Elite A-35r and Magnepan MMG's
From the Magnapan website....Anyone that has a definite answer to this question (without having met you) is probably telling you their personal preference. 
Cary 303/300 vs Bryston BCD 1
The Cary has the option of a tubed or s.s. output if this interests you. 
Pioneer Elite A-35r and Magnepan MMG's
This is from the Magnapan website....How much power do I need?We are asked this question every day. But, individual tastes vary so greatly that a definitive answer is impossible. We are using a 35 watt receiver in the lobby to our factory. Therefo... 
what do you use to remove your tubes?
Try a 7025 in place of the 12ax7.This swap worked great in my Rogue TempestII.I used an Amperex 7025. 
Tannoy PBM 6.5 Monitors anyone?
Tommy,how do they sound?That's the $10,000 question. 
Speaker match with Cambridge Azur 550 integrated
Take your friend shopping and let him/her listen to some speakers and see what he/she likes. 
Speaker recommendation
I bet these will work fine.http://www.needledoctor.com/Teac-LSH255BL-Speakers?sc=2&category=15302 
Power amp for focus audio master 2.5
You seem to like the Telos a lot,why not move up to a more powerful model in that line?Just a thought. 
Warm Sounding Power Amp or MHDT Havana DAC?
Cheaper fixes will cost you more in the long run.Just my opinion. 
Warm Sounding Power Amp or MHDT Havana DAC?
Think about different speakers.The Q's have a titanium dome tweeter than can be a bit "bright" sounding.I had the same basic problem(different equipment)and switched to a speaker with a soft dome tweeter.Not only did the "brightness" go away but I... 
One channel gets very quiet after bias is adjusted
You are routing most of the current to one side when you do that,so sure,one side will be louder than the other.Why do you feel the need to do this anyway?Just curious. 
what do you use to remove your tubes?
Don,there are no myths in audiophiledom,only hard scientific facts.If you read something here you can take it as a gospel fact.I am sure no one will try to steer you wrong on these forums,except those nuts above trying to push the hand lotion noti... 
Question Regarding Tuner And Satellite Radio
Onemug,Zar sold his tuner,he already has sirrius,no need to buy anything else.Folks are trying to make this more complicated than it needs to be. 
what do you use to remove your tubes?
You need one of my cryogenically treated,1500 thread count,egyptian cotton tube gloves.The better models use 14K gold thread.I have some in minty condition(with 14K gold thread) that I'll let go for $1795.00 plus shipping.Please specify left or ri... 
Moving into vinyl. Brinkman, TW Raven, GrandPrix??
.... once you've got it, digital doesn't seem to appealing anymore.Beware of well meaning advice from friends.