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Speaker Upgrade?
I would wait until you had some more cash and really do a upgrade at that time, for now sit back and enjoy. New models will be out after CES and there will probably be some good used speakers on Agon for sale.Happy Listening. 
Best Amp+pre-amp for 16-18K
The new Krell Mcx 450 mono blocks that I heard are surprisingly very good. A friend of mine has been doing a comparison with some of the top amps and the new Krells have broken away from the Krell house sound. Try them out before you dismiss them.... 
Best 5K used or new for Musical A308cr System
Find a used pair of Talon Raven-C spekaers. They will really rock, play soft or loud, have bass, are very clear, and also get the bybee filter upgrade and end your search. The Virgos do not do rock and roll with bass but do other things very well.... 
Krell or Levinson amos?
The new Krell Mcx models are suprisingly really good. The Krell house sound in really gone with the new design.Happy Listening. 
What to upgrade next?
Yes the room treatments and set up are also key, sorry I left that out (stupid me)but in the end the speakers will limit the system sound to whatever they are capable of. The system sould change significantly with Vandy 5As versus all the treatmen... 
What's my next step in AC conditioning??
Umm dedicated line helped me some with systen details and dynamics but since there are other ways to try things before you buy I would say try a Hydra or Exact Power AC conditioner, you can get these form soem Agon dealer to try out first. Next Gr... 
Best sounding SACD's to show-off system
JTinn,When are you throwing a party so we can come and hear you system???Happy Listening. 
What to upgrade next?
The biggest improvement in your system will come from upgrading your speakers. The cables may add some sound changes but better speakers will open up a new world of sound. Not that I think yours are bad, but look up the line and you will get bette... 
Will Audio Logic DAC improve EMC-1?
Yes 2400 but there was not a 25% improvement just slightly different flavor of sound the Chord being slightly more dynamic and clearer with better separation of instruments than the AL. The Electro DAC is a great value for the money an improved my... 
Confused about Krell FPB 300 400 200 Amplifiers
The new Mcx 450 mono block series is a better Krell moving away from the old Krell sound and adding better mids and highs.Happy Listening. 
Will Audio Logic DAC improve EMC-1?
I compared both in my system using either a Sony SCD-777ES CDP or modded Shanling T-100 as transports. I was also using the updated version of the AL DAC. To my ears the AL DAC was more to my taste but the Electro DAC throws a very wide soundstage... 
Help with UPS and Paypal
See if you can find the guy by doing a people search or maybe yahoo searches. Send a certified letter with return receipt to see if he gets it. Then file a samll claims court for the amount do in your home state. If you get that far you may be abl... 
Krell FPB differences
I have heard teh Mcx 450 mono blocks and they break away from the typical Krell sound that has been described over the years. The mids are more musical and the highs are slightly more extended and natural sounding.Happy Listening. 
Bryston 4BSST, or 7BST's w/B&W M802SIII's?
The Brystons workd very well with the M B&W series. I owned the 803s that I recently sold, other amps are Krell, Pass and Sim Audio. I am not familiar witht eh newer Bryston amps but the Krell, Sim and Pass were better amps than the older Brys... 
Need DA convert
The only option for SACD output is a filter of some kind that was sold by the cable company. I have never tried it but it was selling for around $500 and they offer a money back trial period.Happy Listening