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Graham LS5/9 vs Harbeth M30.2 and SHL5 Plus
Don't forget in very much the same vein the Spendor Classic 1/2.  This is a close contender and might even be your best bet.  
Audio Envy SP12 Speaker Cables
The SP12's have an interesting form factor.  They're not exactly fully flat ribbon (think Nordost) but they's certainly not round either.  I'd be interested to know how they're constructed inside.  
Leonard Cohen Tribute - Here It Is
A whole bunch of singers have done cover albums over the years.  A couple of the better ones are by Judy Collins and Perla Batalla. If you like Cohen's gravelly voice, you should check out Sean Rowe.  You'll recognize one of his songs from the cl... 
Cables to settle brightness
Herbs and spices should never be used to modify the flavor of a dish. You should always achieve the exact flavor you are aiming for through the choice and combination of the primary ingredients.  
Active Speakers Better? No, per Michael Borresen
Remember, Borresen is also Ansuz cables and power supplies and Aavik amplifiers, so if he's really taking that stance, it's worthy of note. In contrast, YG Acoustics just teamed up with Bel Canto and Cambridge Acoustic Sciences to produce the Van... 
How many people do you think have the same DAC, amplifier, and speakers
https://www.calculator.net/permutation-and-combination-calculator.html Now enter the total number of brands and models of each type of component, both those current (no pun) and manufactured in the past but still in use. Don't forget ICs, SCs, a... 
Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits?
Luxman is a much more common brand in Japan.  All the models coming from Japan will have 100v electrical, so you need a step-down transformer.  This makes those models considerably less desirable.  
Focal Stella
Yes, this smells fizzy.  
The one time you want to pull out but she says no.
Put casters on them.  
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
Crutchfield. Polk, PSB, Paradigm, or Wharfedale.  
Silver Speaker Cables
The question becomes whether the most expensive and thickest grade of Lavri cables gets you close enough to the AQ solid silvers.  
What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
Gamut RS3i.  A superb standmount.  
speaker impedance
They make their own custom speakers.  Some of them can be very large!  
speaker impedance
If you're really serious about speakers that work with fleawatt amps, visit the Deja Vu website (the audio store in Washington DC, NOT any of the other ones!)  
Most underrated female recording artists..
Try Radka Toneff, Fairy Tales. One of the very few singers who comes close to rivalling the matchless Eva C.