westborn

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Proac D38, Wilson Sophia II, Avalon Ascendant???
You should consider having Rick at SelahAudio build you a custom pair with the drivers and of the shape/design that you like best.http://selahaudio.com/id103.htmlhttp://selahaudio.com/id74.htmlhttp://selahaudio.com/id73.html 
Aerial 20T / Eggleston Savoy
I would lean ever so slightly toward the eggleston depending on your amps and music preferences. That short wall and low[ish] ceiling may also be a limiting factor for the savoys. 
Joule Electra Owners-What Power Cables?
Second the Electraglide or Elrod.Should be standard equipment on the Joule 
Tyler/Salk sensible alternatives to Gallos?
GR Research/AV123 LS6 at $4K 
We are normal unlike the rest eh??? ha ha
For me it is the undefinable musical experience that drives the obsession, but I must humbly admit that it is about the equipment at least as much as the music.There I said it. My name is Keith and I am an gear-o-holic.Audience - 'Hi Keith' 
Speakers under $750.00...Preposterous Notion?
I would recommend vintage Polk Model 10Bs off of ebay. 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
Polk Audio 7b 
Recommendation for a new cd player??
MHZS 88 with a couple of mods and upgraded tubes 
Best power amp for Avalon Opus Ceramique
Gamut monos 
Rogue Cronus too bright
Change your power cord. TG Audio, Black Sand, VH 
What are the best tube amps for Klipschorns?
In answer to your question: Wyetech.Additional comment: Agree to consider warm tube preamp, would add to consider hybrid amps - Blue Circle, Butler, even Counterpoint/Alta Vista, et. al. 
How many pair of speakers do you own?
About 9 pair. Most boxed away. I tell my wife I'm more of a 'collector' now. :-) Still doesn't really work. 
Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's
Audire Otez - I think he retired but he is still building some amps if ya call him. May be my next amp. 
Speakers cables that are warm yet detailed........
You might really like Acousic Zen - Satori Shotgun or Double Barrel. Just my 2ยข..http://www.acousticzen.com/speaker_cable.html 
Best Power Cord for Mark Levinson 390S CD PLayer
If rf is not a problem, the most wildly 'open' sounding cord on my cd player has been a micro ??? from Japan.. (Not omega micro) Used to be sold by hifi farm. Cant even remember the name now. Still have the cord - aqua blue and green woven smallis...