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Importance of input tubes to sound quality?
Okay. But how does the sonic sig of input tubes differ from that of output tubes? 
How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
Here's a quick low-budget story that may or may not help out.First off, the system tested:VPI HW-19 Mk 4 turntable with Benz Micro SE cartridgeJolida Mk2 phono stage with upgrade 1LSA Statement integratedAcoustic Zen Adagio speakersClear Day Shotg... 
Good looking Towers for < $2000?
@Paraneer -- Fair enough. I respectfully agree to disagree. Yes, your point about actually listening to speakers is accurate. But going off recs and second-hand info can be just as enlightening.  
Good looking Towers for < $2000?
@Paraneer - although you make a decent point, you do so in a pretty condescending manner. Yes, the OP is asking for advice from strangers - who may or may not "tell you what they have or want to have". But that may also be the best way for him or ... 
Good looking Towers for < $2000?
The Paradigm towers won't let you down. Acoustic Zen Adagios or Triangle Antals are also beautiful and bass-y. As are Trenner and Friedl if you can afford them.  
Best speakers for $3000
Whomever recommended the Living Voice speakers is spot on. For what you said is your amp and your listening preference, they should take care of things. Truthfully, so could a pair of Reference 3A Grand Veenas or, rarer still, the Escalante Fremon... 
Need small size speakers for fireplace.
Yes, Geoffkait was spot on in recommending the Pioneer SP-BS22 speakers. Andrew Jones of TAD fame designed these and Stereophile raves about them. I bought them and was impressed by what they could do for $129/pair.  
Powering Acoustic Zen Adagios
The Adagios seem to work best with tubes. Robert Lee usually uses gear from Triode at shows. I've known listeners who use Rogue with much satisfaction, too. I have an LSA Statement integrated with my Adagios that sounds gorgeous but might be out o... 
Good, basic receiver for $500 or so?
And by receiver I also mean processor. 
Wireworld Silver Starlight
If you'd bothered to read the articles, some do mention the Redmere amps. 
Wireworld Silver Starlight
Glauconite - it seems as if you see what you believe. Take a page from your namesake and look beyond the shadows. I'm not doubting your account of your perception, but based on my own HDMI experience and the many professional accounts out there, t... 
Shindo?
Hmmm. The Adagios are 89db, so I doubt they'll be efficient enough for the Shindos. Still, it's sonething I'm keeping in mind. Thanks for all the feedback. 
Trenner & Friedle ART/Ella or Devore 9 or O/93?
Thank you all got the feedback. As it turns out, I ended up just now buying a new pair of Acoustic Zen Adagios. Financially and logistically and sonically they teally shone through the murk of the moment. They should be delivered early July! 
Has Linn Gone Crazy? They Stopped Making Pre-Amps
Interestng. Why do you say that that Linn is disliked here om the Agon forum? 
Has Linn Gone Crazy? They Stopped Making Pre-Amps
+100 to Mateored for such thoughtful responses - assuming he or she isn't a Linn shill.