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Speakers for low power amps?
See: http://www.welbornelabs.com/recomendspeaks.htm 
What is the one CD you can't find?
Cowboy Junkies: The Trinity Session (Gold CD on Classic, I think). 
Thoughts on vibration elimination...
See: http://www.stereophile.com//reference/52/index.html 
Help with Soundstage effect improvements
Sounds to me like a negative room interaction.Would suggest you slow down until you've had chance to establish what stereo sounds like in room & then go experiment. Don't confuse yourself any more than neccessary with different components, ICs... 
How frequently do you check Audiogon listings?
3 or 4 times per day, unless actively looking for something. 
How can unplugging a turntable improve digital?
I think what is happening by plugging turntable into another outlet you removed the digital "grunge" put out by your CDP on the AC line. Note: this effect is noticable even when CDP is off. Effect is similar to a light with a varisitor for on/off ... 
LP collection management...what do you guys do?
I use a computer database because its cheap & has other uses. Another alternative I've been exploring recently is an off-the-shelf program called Music Collectorz. See http://www.collectorz.com/ 
Speaker cable aging?
If you are satisfied with cables, I woulld be inclined to hold onto them and buy a cleaner/conditioner. Something like Caig Pro-Gold. Its not that expensive & could make a world of difference. Sometmes the terminations oxidize where the electr... 
What speakers for 300B S.E.T ??
1. You want to stay away from a complex crossover (ie, first order &maybe second order, no third or fouth order). This is probably priority no. 1 as complex crossovers use quite a few watts.2. Ideally, you want a speaker to be a flat 8 ohms (j... 
What speakers for 300B S.E.T ??
If interested in monitor (bookshelf) speakers, check out the Omega line. Have no experince with, but look very interesting. He uses a bass-reflex design to save money on complex backloaded horn enclosures.I have an 8 wpc tube amp & use with 87... 
Room treatments without $$$
Find optimum placement for speakers. 
S.E.T. Amp DIY Kits
Bottlehed (Eletronic Tonealities). 
Budget amps that can hold their own.
Listen to Eastern Electric MiniMax Amp. Morningstar Audio now selling direct. 
How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????
Mejames, What did you say? Do resemble Beavis but that's about as far as it goes. Beavis user name chosen for humor. Used to listen to music about 100dB average, too. But after I found out hearing was affected, decided to turn volume down. 
How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????
I typically listen at 87dB max. or about 1watt. My speakers have an 87dB SPL. I live in a small apartment & like to maintain good relations with my neighbors.