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Kimber 8TC beater?
"I think I could squeeze out a bit more "fullness" by repostioning my speakers a little but that leaves the smallish image size problem."If you are looking to increase image size, you can control that somewhat with cable choice. Its better to do t... 
Pass/musical fidelity for focal scala
"07-13-14: Didi1606Really nice of you two to share it.. I know every equipment must be equally to get a "better sound.. Right now my budget for something around 5-10k.. So my priority is getting the amp first, later to get everything else done.."I... 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
What about if the word Reference is something other than the first? Is it still BS, or is it credible? 
Best 300B SET
"Looking for 300B SET (one output tube per channel)"Do you mean one output tube per channel as in you don't want PP, or do you mean an SET with 2 output tubes, or both? 
Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ?
"I have planned to get the preamp on loan and listen to it in my system next weekend. If that does not work, then I might have to look at some higher sensitivity speakers."That's really the best way to do it. Then you'll know for sure. If the JC-2... 
PS Audio Delta 250 or Electron Kinetic Eagle 7b
We were just having a discussion on Emotiva's mono amps in another thread. That may be a good way to go. What's your price range? I've seen some good deals, but I don't know if cost will be an issue. 
emotiva mono block amps any good?
"You'll be able to wallow in countless positive owner reviews that wax on about fabulous performance for the cost as in this thread. The microscopic few negative reviews will be by audio hobbyist who took the time to actually compare their product... 
PS Audio Delta 250 or Electron Kinetic Eagle 7b
If you can get them at a good price, the PS Audio's are pretty good. One of my amps had to go in for repair and my dealer lent me the PS Audios to use until they came back. I think they sound better than they're newer amps. 
The Power of Assumptions
"07-13-14: MceljoPlacebo doesn't eliminate the possibility of objective factual opinions. I don't think it is as much a factor on equipment like speakers and amplifiers where the differences can be significant, but for things like cables, isolatio... 
$10K or less speakers for 20x20 rm with open back
The Aerial will play the loudest of the 3 speakers you list. 
High End HiFi Stores To Visit in Amsterdam
I can tell you exactly where to go. I'm pretty sure Bo1972 is somewhere near Amsterdam. Find him and listen to one of his 3D systems. Then report back and tell us what you think. 
Atlantic City casinos closing...
Audiophiles don't visit casinos to gamble. They go to high end audio stores. 
Pass/musical fidelity for focal scala
"07-12-14: Didi1606Thx zd542 for ur exp sharing.. Nope, nowhere near my place... How about the heat?? Mf/pass.. Is it really hot so i cannot touch with the bare hand?""07-12-14: Didi1606Thx jdoris.. Btw, is there any chance that a new beginner lik... 
Kimber 8TC beater?
"It's an old system that was in hibernation for years til a few months ago. Presently, system sounds quite constricted...quite thin and "smallish" sounding. Amps retubed recently."If the equipment has been siting for years, it will probably need t... 
The Power of Assumptions
What's going on when a piece of audio equipment gets rave reviews and people I know tell me how good it is, and when I go listen to it having high expectations, it sounds like crap?