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Dynaudio C1 compared to Harbeth Super HL5 plus?
I've owned them boththe harbeths are much easier to drive than the dynaudios. The harbeths are smoother and have almost no listener fatigue at any volumethe dynaudios need a ton of current and are voiced to play loud t sound their both, yet the dy... 
Electronics for Harbeth, Especially Monitor 40 series
I own the 40.1. I love them. I use both the naim nait XS along with a flat cap and get very musical results. I also use a Plinius Hautonga that I like even better 
Building second system around Harbeth P3 esr
I have the P3 as well as the 40.1. I have found that he least expensive Naim integrateds work extremely well with Harbeth, along with Plinius electronics  
What to use in polishing high quality wood speaker
thank you all for your suggestions 
Speakers for SET 8 Watt 300B system?
Quads quads quads 
Designer Hall of Fame
Scott Frankland--wavestream kinetics/MFA 
Best Preamp Match for McIntosh 2255 Power Amp?
The best match for a a Mac amp is a Mac preamp. They will math exactly in terms of impedance and gain. If you want the Mac sound get a used Mac from the same era or later as the 2255. Trust me, I owned Mac amps and tuners for over twenty years and... 
Newbie building modest system ...what amp?
Any old Rega, Arcam, or Linn, will do just fine. Dump the adcom as soon ad you can, you won't believe the difference. 
Burning question about two VAC amps and dead tubes
Yes very red! 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Avalon monitorsAvalon eidolon visionMagnepan mg 20Dynaudio evidence series 
Outdoor speakers
No brainer B&W outdoor models. I have owned a pair of the 4's for about ten years with no problems 
'dimple' tweeter fix
I called dynaudio, they do not recommend vacuum cleaners, too much suction. They recommended a combination of scotch tape and suctioning with your mouth. Worked perfectly for me on a pair of audience 40's 
Best EL-34 Amps?
Air Tight ATM three 
Components that you regret parting with?
1) magnepan mg III a bought in. 872) Air tight 300b amp with original western electric tubes3) McIntosh 225 amp with original box and receipt 
Pass Labs XP 30 VS Ayre KXR Pre
No, the Ayre is do much more extended and you can throw it at someone without damaging it