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Paradigm Studio 60 V5 Fingernails on Chalkboard
To elaborate on the replies regarding room acoustics I would like to share a piece of info I got directly from Paradigm years ago when I was having the same problem with a pair of Studio 40's.According to thier techs,Paradigm speakers are designed... 
best monitor speaker under $2000
Seasons greetings fellow A'goner.B&W speakers are usually a pretty safe bet with Rotel electronics.You could start with something in the new 6 series & some decent Bi-Wire cables for less than $1000.00 new, or if so inclined invest in some... 
Source for good 10/3 or 10/4 Home wiring cable?
Virtual Dynamics has audiophile grade wire for dedicated circuits. 
Solid Silver rca's for tube amps
Seasons greetings Mcgarick.I have MAC"Silver Braided"I/C's between my Marantz DV-7001 & Yaqin Tube Buffer & the Buffer to Yaqin Tube Integrated Amp.The other day I swapped in some Audioquest Diamondback copper I/C's just to see how it woul... 
Ia a good amp more important than a good DAC?
I have to go with the Amp here.My feeling is that the disparity between so so amps & good amps is much greater than that between so so sources & good sources.A really good amp will allow everything the source is capable of to shine through... 
Amp for Dynaudios
Seasons greetings fellow A'goner.My current 2 channel system consists of:Dynaudio "Audience 52SE"speakers,Marantz "DV-7001"multi disc player which runs through a Yaqin"Tube Buffer"(Tesla 6922 tube),Yaqin "MS-34D"Class A, EL34 Tube Integrated Ampli... 
Mini Home Theater Speakers ?
Powerstudio.Quad L-ite.Killer looks,Killer sound!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Review: Yaqin (China) MS-34D Tube amp
Well I've had this Chinese Integrated Tube Amp in my system for a full 2 weeks today so I thought I'ld post a follow up for anyone that's interested.Lets start with Construction & Ergonomics:Other than the few items I listed in my initial revi... 
design criteria, W.A.F. etc
Seasons greetings fellow A'goner.Ok here's what you do.Get yourself a pair of Dynaudio Audience 42's or even better a pair of Focus 110's.They are physically small but play MUCH bigger.Thier sound will KILL the Bose your used to.Put them on a good... 
Recommendations for a small tube amplifier?
Take a trip to Ebay.Search for:Mini Tube Integrated Amplifier.You will find several different choices of small foot print,all tube integrateds that should fit the bill perfectly.I just 2 weeks ago bought a FANTASTIC tube I/A from Ebay,shipped dire... 
Now and then inexpensive and outstanding bargains.
Yaqin(China)"MS-34D"Pure Class A-Tube Integrated Amplifier.40 w.p.c.x2@8/4 ohms(Ultralinear mode),Front Panel Switchable Triode Mode(20w.p.c.),Remote Volume Control,Tube Driven Headphone output,EL34B Power Tubes,HUGE Japanese made Power Transforme... 
small speakers
Just my 2 cents,Dynaudio Audience 42's.IMHO you will not find a more balanced sound in this small a package.The warm sound of the NAD will shine through a set of these & I wouldn't worry about power UNLESS you listen LOUD. 
Interfacing Speakers & Stands
Thanks guys.Going to give the Herbies a try. 
Interfacing Speakers & Stands
Thank you but NOT an option. 
Now Hear This
I can't comment on the PSB's BUT I do know that if you like the B&W sound you will NOT be happy with the NHT's.The NHT's are fairly nuetral from the midbass DOWN,but the critical midrange has a pronouced bump,the highs are VERY sharp & the...