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Oy my second quad speaker has a worse problem ..
Not connected?!?! I assume electric/static noise is hum or buzz. 
Full Range Speaker list
See: http://www.welbornelabs.com/recomendspeaks.htm 
Fake plants behind speakers a good idea?
Silk plants aren't big enough to do any effectively absorb or diffract sound waves. 
recommendations for kitchen cabinet-top speakers?
Recommend RockSolid or B&W Leisure Monitors (LM series) as these have small/integral swivel base that were designed with wall/ceiling mounting in mind.Also, you might keep in mind the possibility of water splashing around wherever you mount th... 
Can I put receiver and CD player on top of my sub?
Not if you want "good vibrations." 
Polk XRt12 thru a Cary 303/200
According to Audio Advisor it is 16/44.1.(see: http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productinfo.asp?sku=POLKXRT12&InfoType=1&PageTitle=Specifications it is 16/44.1. 
What type of preamp
I would suggest some with tubes. 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Think your expectations of reproduced music in the real world is out of whack. Nothing wrong with high expectations.Agree with "Newbee" that you should be "getting some fairly fine sound with your present stuff." If unhappy with your music now, yo... 
carpet under speakers?
Acoustic benefit. A carpet between the speakers and your ears absorbs the first reflection point from the floor. Similar to the sidewall first reflection point. 
what could have happened?
You may want to check all other outlets in house (including garage). 
What happened to the loudness control?
It would be nice if someone manufacture a high quality, stand alone "loudness" control (with Fletcher-Munson curves) that could be inserted in tape-loop for listening at low volumes & removed from circuit when not needed. Know of manufacturer ... 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
How much does the labor cost to replace light bulb? 
Why am I experiencing listener's fatigue?
Anything in-between speakers? Throw a blanket over it. 
Is Preamp overkill for me?
Under your single source circumstances, it may be possible to get a CDP with analog volume control or power amp with level controls. 
Signal Cable -- High End Generic?
Tom Campbell, a Positive-Feedback online reviewer, was impressed. See http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue7/signal.htm & http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue6/signalcable.htm