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Best xlr interconnect for Meridian
J_k knows his stuff. Also, Cardas interconnects are another suggestion. 
PsAudio 300?
My experience with PP Audio 300 Power plant is this; when using a tube pre-amp I had lots of noise (hum though the speakers). I never had any problems with fan noise . After swicthing to a solid state pre-amp totally dead quiet. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
I agree with Garfish. I'm balls to the wall when it comes to high end audio. 
Best female vocals on CD
any thing bye Laura Bush!!! 
Jazz Recommendations
Any CD with Eric Alexander playing !! 
What's better: RCA or XLR?
I concur with Saki winki. 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
Cardas Golden Cross interconnects may be just the ticket for you. They have a warm lush sound with plenty of detail. They are reasonably priced used. 
Kora Hermes- What valves do owners recommend?
Sovteks are aceptable (IMO), if you run all tubes (Pre-amp and amps). Otherwise, I agree with previous posts (Amperex, Mullards, Telefunken, Siemens. 
Forsell Transport Repair
Check out High-End & Audiophile Equipment Repair. their website is http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/stereorepair/Highend.htm 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Anyone have feedback on Rightway Audio Top Hats (tube dampers)? 
Found an amazing transport from 1995.
I also use a Meta Research/Goldmund transport from @1990. I used to set it on a 1 inch slab of granite, until I discovered Big Rocks made by Bright Star Audio.( Boxes that you fill with sand). I had one custom made to fit the transport exactly, an... 
Pick your favorite, and tell me why...
Check out Eric Alexander, whether it's his CD's or other folks. He plays on many others albums. 
Best Sounding Tube Dac you ever heard.
The latest (Fire wire version) of the DCS Elgar with the Purcell upsampler is truly breath taking. 
FIM Silver versus Gold
A friend of mine is using an FIM gold on his pre amp. There isn't a whole lot of sonic difference (IMHO) between the two, however, the silver version is much easier to manipulate and position in your system. I use the silver version to to feed my ... 
Help with digital cable BNC ?
I agree with Sugarbrie. The Apogee Wyde-Eyed for $50 US is a true bargain. There may be superior cables out there, but for how much?