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Used speakers for $3k? Oh the confusion
Have you taken a look at the pair of Genesis V that are for sale here on the GON? I have not heard them but they do look interesting. Check em out. 
Great Jack Bruce Albums,which ones?
Hi, Also check out BBM "Around The Next Dream" which stands for Bruce (Jack), Baker(Ginger) and Moore(Gary). Great Album! Sounds a lot like Cream! 
poor source material
Hi Ucsb21, Tell us a little more about your system, are the speakers new? The reason I ask is that some new speakers need to be played for a while so the rubber surrounds can loosen up, and I've read where your speakers are notorious for that and ... 
Time to change. But to what?
If you want to listen at low volumes and still get dynamics you should check out Nola Viper Reference. Should be a good match with your amp, although I've not heard that combo myself. When you were describing things that are important to you these... 
Buying used vs. New
I try to look for items priced so that if I don't like it in my system I can resell and not lose too much. I went through three preamps this way and it didn't cost me too much as I lived with each one for a while and then sold them for a little le... 
Ever feel like we are going nowhere here?
Wow! You guys are tough!! 
New guy needs firstpre amp
Take a look at De Havallind ultra verve, huge soundstage. I think there is one on the GON right now. I don't know the seller, just something to check out. 
TAS Recommended CD Tweak….
Thanks Eldartford, Looks like I have some studying to do! 
TAS Recommended CD Tweak….
I'm not a engineer, so I'm just guessing here. Maybe it has something to do with tracking error? If the correction part of your cd player doesn't have to work as hard maybe that leads to better sound? Like I said I'm just guessing. I read somethin... 
Name brands that are not so well known are skipped
I agree! All of my tube based stereo is made up of lesser known brands. Your not paying for the name, so I think you can get better sound for less money.The only drawback is you don't have bragging rights. 
Anyone experienced with Sound Guard?
Most of this kind of stuff has a shelf life anyway, so you shouldn't use it. 
What is the best tube preamp currently available?
Without knowing what components you have in your system or what your preferences are, a friend of mine owns the top of the line Conrad Johnson and considers it one of the finest. But that is in his system and I'm not sure if it would be in yours. ... 
How would you run an audio salon?
The in home idea is a good one. Back in the late 70's we had a guy here in Las Vegas that set up a system in his home and sold by word of mouth. I can't remember all the components but the Sequarra Pyramid speaker system still stands out in my mind. 
Which speaker for my system?
Check out Reference 3A Grand Veena. I don't own them but I have heard them and thought that they were very good! Listen to as many speakers as you can before making a decision. Good Luck! 
Impedance question
Its OK to use 4 ohm speakers as long as you use the 4 ohm taps on your amp. But in my opinion you should be looking at speakers with a little higher sensitivity, something like 90db 1watt@1meter or higher. Every 3db up is almost like doubling amp ...