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Hi End Audio stores in Toronto
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Kef Kube equalizer
If your av receiver does not have a tape loop, your only option is to place it between the source component and the av receiver. 
SF Power 1 Integration
Does your CD player have a variable output? If so, you can drive the SF Power 1 with the CD player until funds allow the purchase of a pre amp. 
What's the best power conditioner
I can name one manufacture that fits Stehno's criteria....I have been using Foundation Research products since their introduction and have not turned back. 
Anyone hear the new Totem "The One" vs Mani 2 sig
Is "The One" just a tweeked out version of the Model 1? That would appear to be the case based on the physical dimensions and description. What is the MSRP on The One? I have heard both the Mani-2 and Model 1, and for you room size, I would go for... 
Tube preamp with balanced in/out and remote?
A $1K budget would get you into a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 
Any new up & coming high end speaker lines?
What about Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario or the Stradivari....too tall? 
Any new users of the Audience
Thanks Sherod, I found the description in the "selection" class. I would have expected it to be front and center in the Au24 product description. It would also appear that they will continue to produce the old Au24 and the newer Au24 "e". 
Any new users of the Audience
It is amazes me that Audience's own site makes no mention of the "e" version. 
Good tube integrated for Merlin speakers?
" I think Bobby is not particularly keen on SET with his speakers". Don't forget that Bobby voiced his earlier models using SET amplifiers. SET work very well with Merlin, but I would avoid the flea powered SET and concentrate on the 300B family o... 
LP 12 with Fidelity Resurch Arm Fr64s
The FR64S is too heavy for the Linn. Now you have a dilemma. Do you sell the Linn and get a table that will maximize the performance of the Fr64S, or do you sell the arm and get an Ekos? Great arm, great table, poor match. The upside is that there... 
Speaker cabinet materials.
I have seen and have own speakers made of pure corian. 
crooked speaker stands?
Take them back and get another pair. 
Merlin VSM and SETs?
I agree that flea powered SET need not apply for Merlins, BUT high-powered SET and Merlins are an awesome match. I run my Merlins with a pair of Cary 805 SET. No problem with bass and dynamics and I have power to spare. I have also heard Merlins w... 
Kind of Blue........blue vinyl........
If you sell it and your wife finds out, you might find yourself sleeping on the couch with a whole different meaning on "Kind of Blue".