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If you had 10k to spend on tube amp?????
Two (20 Mcintosh MC 275, with Bel the Wire Interconnects. 
Help me pick out music for a party
Towards the end, put on Van Morrison "Into the Music" It'll get 'em dancing every time. 
Hardwood floors Sound treatments
My Old house had wood floors and wood paneling on the walls, with a large window of wood shutters on one side. I had a large area rug, and upholstered furniture, with some large artwork (canvas paintings) on the other large wall. The room was rect... 
Tubes or solid state for Sonus Faber Grand Piano
Go for the Tubes. I have the Stradavari's, and I listened on Mac SS before I picked up the Mac pre 220 and Mc2102 Tube amp. 
Moving Magnet Vs. Moving Coil
Impressive Description that I knew nothing about.That did give me alot of insite. System Includes the Mac cC220, Mc2102, Sonus Faber Stradivaris's and Mc205 CD Changer with Bel the Wire Interconnects. Wondering if an Analog system is worth an upgr... 
Martin Logan Aerius i vs. Spica TC-60
I've had Aeris I for about 10 years now. They can take a lot of Power. Although rated at 200 Watts, I Currently have McIntosh Mc402, which I can get them to clip on sometimes. (Use to have a Bryston Hooked up to them). Very sweet sounding with the... 
Cables for McIntosh Equipment
I have McIntosh.. Try BEL the Wire. I've had several kinds in and BEL is the smoothest I have found. 
Home Theater or Two Chanel sound Quality ?
Go for McIntosh and never look back. 
Lexicon MC8 vs Bryston SP1.7 pre amp
Try McIntosh MX 132(134) with the Bryston. Works well together in my system with Aeris I Speakers. 
How many audiophiles bi wire their speakers????
I Bi-Wire Aeris I speakers from Bryston 9B-THX, with some improvement in clarity and depth. 
Anyone heard of Martin Logan's new speaker
It's in their website. 
Using 2.1 stereo and sub with Mac MX132 or MX134
I have a MX 132. You can use your sub crossed over(Only @ 80HZ.) This is the same, whether it is 2.1 or 5.1.The sub is either On or Off for both HT and Stereo. I use Vel HGS-10 with M/L Aeris I front speakers, Bryston 9BTHX.Barnes 
Which SS preamps will compete w/ tubes?
I have McIntosh Mx 132 for preamp. It is very liquid, and gives a tube sound. Amp is Bryston. Ah Tjoeb CD (with Siemens Gold pins),and M/L Aeris I speakers.Sounds like being there. I drive that system Hard.I've listened to lots of other systems. M...