meiwan

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Logitech Touch vs Apple TV
Pros. Cheap, works great, can use also for renting movies etc.Limits.. Will only stream from iTunes, none of the software like pure music works with it. Has toslink audio out only. 
Any Energy rc 10 fans....
I own a pair. Definitely not giant killers, but well built and a good choice for the price. 
Need tube 101 info
Ouch. I suggest you find a local dealer and have him explain to you. 
My First 845 Tube Amp
I'm using a Mastersound Compact 845 integrated. Mastersound also make an 845 power amp.Very nice. 
A reasonable step up from Rega Saturn CD player?
Seems like your budget does not allow you to go much above the Saturn. As a rule of thumb you need to spend double to make a worthwhile difference. Maybe rethink the computer route - a mac mini $600 plus a W4S DAC2 ($1100 used) will significantly ... 
Looking to build a room, but
Common problem. Support beams are usually 8 feet or so apart.Best bet its to go for a bigger room, but include 2 support beams, making the room just smaller than 4 beams wide. You can recess your equipment between the 2 centre beams (built in), if... 
Speaker cable ... probably not Yamamura, or?
Auditorium 23 or Audience Au24e. I use/prefer the former. 
Optimizing the Prima Luna Premium Integrated amp
You might try the Mazda/Cifte 12au7's. I swapped out Mullards for the Ciftes in my tube integrated (master sound). I found the Mullards muddy in comparison. 
Interconnects and shielding and what it does.
I've got you cables. Dealer told me to go the direction of the brand name writing. Right or wrong they sound great. 
Tube amp for Harbeth compact 7
I'm using a 30wpc SET Mastersound Compact 845 with my Harbeth C7's. Magical - as long as you go with a leaner cables - I'm using Auditorium 23.Another great choice would be the Unison S6.I briefly used a 20wpc Mastersound dueventi el34/set and tha... 
Auditorium A23 ICs
I am using the auditorium ic and speaker cable, after trying several other more expensive brands.I think they will be with me for life. 
Modest Speakers for Large Room
It really depends on the amplifier you plan to use (speaker amp matching is very important).Other issues of speaker placement (ie., distance from walls), personal tastes etc. all come into play.Not a straightforward question without more information. 
Isolating my speaker stands
Something like Herbies footers would do the trick. That's what I use. 
Harbeth P3ESR SE vs 7ES2 w/ LFD
I'm using a Mastersound Compact 845. If I were to go solid state I'd likely move to a hybrid - Unison, Pathos. 
Harbeth P3ESR SE vs 7ES2 w/ LFD
If it's a good idea to you, it's a good idea. The larger speakers will definitely sound bigger/more open, if that's what you are looking for.I own 7es3's, tried them with LFD - not a fan personally, but if you like it with the P3's I'm sure you'll...