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PS Audio Perfect Wave Transport/DAC experiences
Is it just me or do the displays on these units look,how say I say this,cheesy?Just my thoughts. 
Best IC and Speaker Cable for DIY
I have tried several speaker cables(premade) from Kimber,DH Labs,PS Audio,Nordost,Audioquest,etc.and I always go back to my DIY's made with Canare 4S11 cable.Slap on some good connectors and cover with techflex then enjoy. 
Arc Guitar amp very old
You will get better responses if you go to a guitar/amp website and ask your questions.This is a home audio site.You might get some responses here as there are a lot of musicians that post here.Good luck. 
Salk Archos speakers
Go to Audio Circle(link below).There is Salk group that has many threads.Good luck.http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=82.0 
Could I damage my woofers by trying this?
I'm pretty sure the engineers at OHM built these speakers like they did for a reason.If you want the correct answer to your question,call OHM.You could very possibly get some bad info from someone on a forum like this,and trash your speakers.Just ... 
COMPACT PHONO PREAMP?
See if this one will work for you.It's really small.http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Nano-Phono-Preamp?sc=2&category=401 
budget phono preamp selection
At your budget,I don't think you will see a lot of improvement.Just a thought.Good luck in your search. 
Integrated tube amp for 91db open baffle speakers
Add the Rogue Audio Tempest II Magnum and the Cronus Magnum to your list.Both are simply outstanding units.Try to audition them if at all possible. 
Primaluna and Rogue
Try some Amperex 7025's in place of the 12ax7's.Very nice sounding tube. 
Any problems with MBL101E speakers
If I spent that much money on speakers and ANYTHING was wrong with them,I would be extremely pissed.Do keep us informed. 
more adjectives to help define 'fatigue' vectors?
In my experiece,fatigue came from overly bright highs that I was getting from my speakers with metal domed tweeters.I struggled with this for a while until some of the members here suggested I try a speaker with soft dome tweeters.Since changing s... 
What is the best Integrated amp w/phono for $3000
Fish...See what I mean? Give some more info. 
How to tell the difference between two cables ?
E-mail StraightWire they will be glad to help you.I have always gotten quick responses to questions I e-mailed to them. 
In wall -/ in ceiling speaker suggestions please
Budget,other equipment,level of quality? All these things need to be considered. 
What is the best Integrated amp w/phono for $3000
Best at what? With what equipment? There's a lot more to it than just asking what is "best". What someone else thinks is "best" might not work for you at all.Ask ten people that question and you are likely to get ten different answers.List your ot...