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Bright room, help
Walker Audio High Definition Links, Mk. II version, should help tame some high frequency harshness. Did your new Ah! player help out a lot? 
To biwire or not to biwire...?
My previous speakers benefited greatly from using ZERO autoformers. One pair sounded great, two pairs (bi-ZERO) were phenmomenal. I asked a noted cable designer why this would be so and he thought it was probably due to isolation of back-EMF. 
Anyone getting into the Christmas spirit ?
I am in the Christmas Spirit year round. I find that really good Christmas music transcends the season.A special favorite is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" performances by The Platters and also The Modern Jazz Quartet. Another favorite is a CD enti... 
Can it be done without a preamp?
REL subs could be used in your system. They can be connected from your amps binding posts to the sub. In fact this is the preferred connection according to REL. 
what speaker cables would you use?
XLO Unlimited, the XLO is really special in my system, Atma-Sphere OTLs/Köchel horns.I have not heard the Jaden from Ric Cummins, www.roomlens.com, but those that have say it's good.Another option to research is the ZERO autoformer, www.zeroimpeda... 
Hubbel v Virtual Dynamics v FIM v Purist v Jena
and also dependent upon taste. I am using the Acme outlets and would not describe them as bright; I would describe them as energetic, quiet, and they are definitely highly resolving. Have not tried any others as these suit my tastes just fine and ... 
What Would you Trade your System FOR?
The conditions described in the book of Revelation chapter 21. 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
topheavy65, Who R U? And what might your point be? 
Going SACD or analog?
You will definitely get better sound from a good analog setup. 
Considering replacing revel M-20 stands.
I do not have monitor loudspeakers, but the new maple stands from Mapleshade look very promising. www.mapleshaderecords.com 
My latest upgrade
Steve, I'm glad to hear the Ah! unit turned out to be a good choice. It's a great feeling when things come together. I'd encourage you to try some roller bearings underneath the player sometime. Perhaps Kevin Deal has tried this and could let you ... 
Why Put Up With "Wife Approval Factor"?
The answer to your question "Why Put Up With "Wife Approval Factor"?" is 1) Love and 2) Respect. Any questions? 
Preamps with variable gain... pros and cons?
Gain controls are useful for channel balance adjustment. Atma-Sphere tube preamps have this feature. 
Electrical outlet upgrade worth it?
Serious performance gains are available by upgrading power related components. Use of ACME Audio cryo treated outlets and exceptional power cords have TRULY enhanced my sytem performance(no placebo effect here). I have yet to try a conditioner or ... 
My latest upgrade
Sounds like you made a great choice Steve. Natalie, I agree, the source is ultimately the most important part of the equation, but exceptional sound requires that a number of elements be optimized. The suggestions I made are applicable regardless ...