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Krell HTS 7.1 Remote
Thanks for your responses. Remote was found today, a few hours after I finally found one on ebay and placed a bid. 
Krell HTS 7.1 Remote
Thanks. $50 for a new one would be a very pleasant surprise. 
Classe DR-15 amplifier compared to Classe Dr-9
I found my Classe Twenty Five more dynamic and open than my Classe DR-25. 
Pass labs and dali
Hi, I am very happy with Transparent Audio Ultra XL BiWire from Pass X250 to Dali Euphonia MS4. 
Pass amps with Tube pre-amps
Excellent results, no problems, with Pass X250 and ARC LS25mkll and also ARC LS15. 
What speaker cables to buy
I've had great success with Discovery Essential with Aerial 8, both with double runs and an Essential jumper. I had previously used MIT T2, which I liked, but found the Discovery a big improvement. 
How close preamp and CD player
I have about 2 1/2 inches on top, open on all 4 sides. 
How close preamp and CD player
I'm running balanced Discovery Essence. Thanks for the responses. 
How close preamp and CD player
It's most convenient for me to have the CD player on top shelf, preamp right below, just didn't know if there was any reason not to. Thanks. 
ARC LS-17 and Pass Labs 250.5 /350.5
I have been very happy with Pass X250 and ARC LS15 for the past 2 years. I don't know the technical details but it sounds great. I run them balanced. 
Very short speaker cable length recommended?
Mapleshade actually claims that 8 ft is the optimal length not the minimum. They prefer not to sell 10 or 12 ft runs. They also don't prefer double runs for bi-wiring, instead selling an inexpensive 2 or 3 inch jumper. Hardly a philosophy designed... 
Pass X-250 and Tube Preamp
I'm very happy with Pass X-250 and ARC LS15 for the past year. 
Audio Research LS-15 Infincaps
The upgrade was significant to all listeners of my system. Initially I noticed it sounded fuller, richer, better bass. Then it just seemed improved overall, no downside. I felt it was a cost effective upgrade; I already liked the LS15, knew it was... 
Audio Research LS-15 Infincaps
I just finished breaking in my LS15 after the infinicap upgrade and new tubes and dampers. I'm extremely pleased in every way, ARC was a pleasure to deal with, and it was only gone 10 days.