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Narrowing down to JM Reynaud or VMPS...Help
From what you've described above, get the JMR Trentes. It does all those things well. Like "Budrew" mentioned above, JMR speakers matches better with tube amps. I have the Trentes with Air Tight ATM-2 and it sounds awesome, very dynamic. In the pa... 
tube amp for b&w signature 805
The Airtight ATM-2 should sound awesome with the B&W. 
Analysis Plus Spker Cable Excellent Cable or Hype?
I agreed with Bigkidz. Spend a little bit extra and get the Acoustic Zen cables. I have both but the AZ is better in everything department. 
JM Reynaud Trente- have you heard them? comments?
These are amazing speakers for particular type of music. For jazz, vocals, acoustic, etc. they are incredible, especially matched with the right tube amps! I found it to match well with Audion amps. Right now, I have it hooked up to Air Tight ATM-... 
Acoustic Zen speaker Cables ..In general
Bluenose described it very well. I am using Hologram Bi-Wired for speaker cables and I found it to work very well tube amps. It is very natural sounding in my system, doesnt sound restricted like some of the cables that i've tried in the past. Mus... 
Reynaud's Evolution 3 speaker.---Rave or Rag It ?
Personally I havent heard the Evolution 3, but I do have a pair of Trentes, they are the monitor version of the Evolution. They are amazing sounding speakers and they work well with either solid states and especially tube amps. I am driving them w... 
What are good tubes for Audion Sterling?
I found the Tesla KT-88 to have a wider soundstage and nice, expansive midrange. Do a search at www.audioasylum.com and it will list all the tube types that you can try. I would suggest that you try as many as you can. 
Best Tube Amp for this setup?
Thanks everyone for great suggestions 
My girlfriend is pissed
Usually when mine doesnt want to roll around, she has a headache, then she gives me a headache, then I get piss and go listen to music. 
Is Morrison E.l.a.d. so great?
I have the ELAD for about 4 months now. It is the best preamp I have ever heard. It does not have any bell or whistle and limited inputs to 2.It matches very well with my Bryston 4B ST, I am sure the Cary would sound awesome with it. It is very tr... 
Monitors for Bryston 4B ST
Slingshot. I have heard the B&W CDM Series and I was very impress with them. However, I found them to be a bit bright for my taste, although I havent got a chance to listen to it with my new setup. The Morrison ELAD preamp is the most transpar... 
Monitors for Bryston 4B ST
Dartmebius.Thanks for the response, my living room is about the same size as yours. I have You are right, i should save my money and buy the Trente. I have read so many great reviews on the Twins but not the Trente, so thanks for the links. 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
This is why Kharma have a 1 million pair of speakers...to sell to those with deep pockets and a matching ego. 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
Drubin. You can find it at Barnes & Nobles Bookstores. It is interesting reading. I agree with Onhwy61 that it reinforces our core audiophiles values. Its true that cables and interconnects can improve your sound system, but you dont have to s... 
Power Cords for Spectral equipment
Check out the current issue of Audio Critic's "Top Ten Lies in Audio Industries". I think Power Cord is one of them.