"There are TWO really great amps one can own, buy from a manufacturer in 2017, and be DONE with amplification. They are, in solid state, the Spectral DMA-200 and in Tube the Serious Stereo 2A3 DC amp. Both are close to $20K.

Comparisons done between a Carver and a Conrad Johnson are NOT of interest what so ever to me. I'd NEVER use either, or be happy with them. I want more fidelity than what they offer."

Jeff based on your quote above, you need to find a site that only has people that would spend $20K on the 2 amps that are the best in your mind. Many of us would never spend $20K on an amp (even those of us that could potentially afford it). We have Mac amp, Conrad Johnson and extremely high respected audio industry amps that we love and use to listen to music and enjoy immensely. Calling our equipment as not up to grade is immature and wrong. If your an superior audiophile then spread your word at the other sites. We've all heard it more than once and it's getting really really old. Repeating yourself does not make your unique statements any more valid.

As a side note, I did buy the wiring that you recommended and rewired my internal speaker wiring on my Altec Model 19's. Your wiring proposal made sense to me and I did it. I didn't notice any difference but still felt it was worth the try and glad I did it for the experience.

I truly love this website and respect all of the input and knowledge from almost all the folks that contribute here and hope that we can all get back to adding value about Altec speakers and components and enjoying our hobby.

Matt