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Which receiver for Totem Hawks and rainmaker ?
You're thinking of changing from Parasound seperates to a reciever,I don't follow your logic,even if you are downsizing speakers.I'm not in any way criticizing this move,just wondering why. 
New preamp: lamm ll2 or Cary slp 05
I agree with Brf,get a set of speakers you can live with then match equipment to them.I wish I had done that when I put together my system.Good luck in your search. 
Wyred STP-SE vs high end tube pre?
You're wanting to replace a very well respected $9000.00 preamp with a $2000.00 preamp just to get a HT bypass?While the W4S stuff is pretty well regarded in the audio community,I think this would be a major move backwards.Just my thoughts.I'm sur... 
JBL K2 5500 anyone?
Anton,Beware of backroom deals,you will usually get burned.I would be very wary buying from someone that would not let me try something out.BTW,35Hz is a very respectable measurement for a speaker and JBL is usually spot-on with their numbers. 
best monitor speaker under $2000
Bud, My advice is to go out and listen to as many speakers as you can and decide for yourself.Speakers are probably the most personal audio purchase you will make.What someone else thinks is great,might disappoint you.I personally like Tyler Acous... 
Joule Electra VZN-100 Marquis Question
Joule Electra103 Lark LaneNorth Augusta, SC 29860E-mail us at any time! As the rule, we will reply within a few hours. If you wish to speak with a representative you are most welcome to call during our hours of operation.Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM... 
To match quad EL34 tubes
Where did you find brand new Siemens tubes?Do you mean NOS?I don't think Siemans have made tubes for many years,but,I could be wrong,have been before.I'd hate to see you buy something that was misrepresented. 
need CDP upgrade advice
12-11-09: MstGiven the dim future of the cd medium, it makes sense not to go too overboard.Mst, Remember when this was said about vinyl? 
What do you gain from bi-amping Magnepan 1.6s or
Thomas,with all due respect,due to the problem you had figuring out how to connect your speakers in a previous post,I sure would not be worrying about this right now. 
Help building new system: devore, verity or Sonus?
That's a pretty small room for large speakers.You might want to think about some good monitors.Also,a square room is a lot,boomier,for lack of a better word.With your budget you can get an excellent pair of monitors and stands.The most important t... 
Tube biasing problem
Tag,I have read that when tubes are on their last leg they will become hard,even refuse,to be biased.Also,biasing too frequently,shortens the life of tubes.Again,this is what I have read,not my ideas.I'd get a new octet of matched tubes and not ha... 
Van Alstine ultra 350 Amp
Join AudioCircle.They have a Van Alstine circle that the owner of the company posts on quite often.Below is a link.If you don't want to do that,call Van Alstine,I bet they can tell you.http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=48 
Cold room, Bad for equipment?
I agree with more insulation.You're kinda stuck now with whats in the walls but you can easily add more in the ceiling.You did build a scudder hole in the ceiling,didn't you?I don't understand why you spent all that time and money and did not inst... 
JBL K2 5500 anyone?
I'm in the market for a big floorstanders and the local guy sells them for a decent price.Anton,Why don't you go and hear them for yourself?Buc,I read an article about this a few weeks ago.They use flea powered SET amps and place the listening sea... 
Whats your current Reference CD at the moment?
Thanks Kurt,I forgot about the Japanese Songbird !!!!!!!