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Synergy problem
Also:crwindy - there is in fact similar harshness with CDs as with phono... 
Synergy problem
Okay floor standing models for sure then. The seat-to-speakers triangle is 10' per side. I'd like to have speakers that don't demand the listener sit only in the one sweet spot. I know this means some compromise in the imaging and other aspects of... 
Synergy problem
Thanks for the input. I think i'm going to try to hunt down a pair of used ProAc speakers. The consensus seems to be that they match up well with ARC tube gear.Evidently stand-mount models (Response 2 for example) are not up to the task for a larg... 
Synergy problem
oddiofyl - the tubes in both the amp and pre amp are new old stock and test strong... but: the caps on the other hand are original and 30 years old and probably need replacement. Would spent capacitors contribute to harshness in the sq?  
Synergy problem
You guys are awesome - thanks. I'll follow these leads.And I will definitely keep the ARC gear - that was a quantum leap forward when I got those pieces.As the upgrades progress, I will post my impressions...