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ARC VSi60 vs Ayon Spirit II/III
A buddy of mine here on agon (the_kid) has had GP's for years & ran them w/a cary sli-80 & really liked the combo but has since moved onto a Unison integrated i believe. i used to have the ARC vsi55 that i bought new w/my present speakers ... 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
racing our own 1/24th scale slot cars on the huge 8 lane track at my hometown hobby shop. 
PrimaLuna dialogue 2 or Caryaudio SLI80 4ML Summit
imo either amp isn't going to have enough brass to drive your ML's to max potential. i've owned SL-3's paired w/classe ca 200 & pass x250 which were nice & currently own sli-80 w/tube friendly spkrs. 
What am I missing? Americana?
great lst so far...i'll add Calexico...thanks for the Volebeat recomm Der 
Which speakers have the biggest soundstage
i've run Coincident Partial Eclipse II's w/a sli-80 for over 5 yrs now w/out any desire to upgrade...good luck 
Amps suitable to run Martin Logan SL3's
i ran them w/a Classe CA200 paired w/ARC LS-3 pre & later a Pass Labs X250 & X preamp, both w/great results. 
What music do you want to play really loud?
lately "Free Molten Gold" compilation & "Quicksilver Messenger Service Sons of Mercury", "Harry Nilsson 49 songs", Delaney & Bonnie Home, Jethro Tull Stand Up, Dave Mason Alone Together........the WAF says it's a mid-late life crisis.....L... 
Genelex Gold Lion KT-88 reissued tubes
shuggie's are from upscale audio...the shuguang (sp?)kt88's. the gold lions i got from jim were well out of warranty & they are tubes so it can be expected occasionally. both mcshane & deal have always been top knotch 
Arcam CD-92 -- good value used?
thanks Yachadm....i'll keep you in mind. i've owned a cd23t & now own a cd23. (sold the cd23t & tried to upgrade & went backwards like we sometimes do). i've owned some good cdp's (cary 306, arc cd mkii, a couple regas) & i prefer ... 
Genelex Gold Lion KT-88 reissued tubes
sound-wise they were great but my matched quad from Jim McShane went south on me in 4 mos. (wouldn't hold bias in both channels) normally i get about a year out of a quad of EH's before they lose their sparkle. i won't buy the gold lions again. i ... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
hey man ....many of us take comfort in knowing 'the dude' is out there somewhere... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
a couple classics I never tire of are....John Hiatt, Bring the Family.......Dave Mason, Alone Together 
To all tube lovers.......
simple, imo don't get the inefficient speakers & go backwards 
Amp for Coincident Super Eclipse
have not had the pleasure or funds to hear the FRankensteins but from the SETs I have heard w/them I'd have to say I agree w/Sutts.......triode driven push-pull tubes of moderate power 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
"trash for the can"....blasphemous....i think in most cases you'll find The Dude abides :)