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Help With New Preamp Decision
I've been researching in this same space for a while as well - looking at the same pre's!  I've sort of narrowed my search down to a top 3 - but found that direct comparisons without buying all 3 are next to impossible.  The 3 i'm most interested ... 
Help me choose speakers
Vandersteen VLR CT.  Work great  near the back walls and in book shelves.  
Bookshelf speakers - Paradigm, KEF, Totem
Check out the Vandersteen VLR CT - also very good.  
SS with meters
Those Advance look neat!  Proton had some amps with nice meters, so did a slew of Japanese amps in the 80's.  Heck - there's a youtube video where a guy bought his own meters and added them to an Adcom GFA5500 - nice looking!  The Denon POA1500 is... 
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
How about the Pass XA25??  Reviewers seem to love it and it saves you 40 lbs.  
Recommendations for Speakers that can be used close to the rear wall.
I've heard the Vandersteen VLR CT at some length - loved the sound and it was back against the wall.  That being said - would love to hear the Larsens!!  Great thread! 
Bricasti M3 or Lumin T2
I'm interested in this comparison as well! 
Revel 226be vs. 228be
I'll agree with James633 - They are really well integrated. 
Revel 226be vs. 228be
I've had the F206 and F208 - the 208's are just "more".......  I could live with the 206's but I love the 208's.  Bass is far better. 
Recommendations for reliable service of Audio Research or tube gear near Wisconsin?
Ultra Fidelis in Wauwatosa is a Dealer for ARC as well. 
Help with a system for a friend
I locally heard some Vandersteen VLR CT's and was very impressed - match them up with a Simaudio Moon Ace - integrated with a streamer - and you are good to go. 
A system for my college-bound daughter
Cambridge Audio AX line - integrated amp with phono stage at $350, CD player at $350, a U-Turn tt at $180, and Kef Q150 speakers at $300 - all in under $1200.  Be great in a dorm.  Look at the accessories 4 less for that speaker pricing - or wait ... 
Integrated Tube Amp Demo Follow-up
Nice write up - thanks for the follow up!!  The Raven sounds really interesting! 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
Almost anything on Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live is incredibleThe Last Day of Our Acquaintance by Sinead O'Connor Belfast Child by Simple MindsTrouble's what your in by Fink on Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet