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Headphones - Senn HD 800 or Grado RS1i.......
Same here, had Sennheiser 800 which sound more impressive at first listen than Beyerdynamic T1, but ultimately I didn't find them musical enough and now I'm quite pleased with T1. Can't wait to get the cord upgraded :-) 
Volent Paragon VL-2 or Monitor Audio Platinum?
You know, in all honesty, I can't say if their upper bass is more full and warm or lean and dry. A lot of that will have to do with the electronics you use. One switch on my interconnects will make it go from ying to yang and vice versa.I do have ... 
Anyone use CD tweaks
BlueMaxx cd cleaner is worth trying out, as well as Audiodesk 
Volent Paragon VL-2 or Monitor Audio Platinum?
I have Volents and I think they are terrific speakers, but I wouldn't say they are "made" for rock. You might find better alternatives for that. 
B&W 805 Diamond or Dynaudio C1 ??
There is a Volent Paragon VL-2 for sale right now. I recommend putting that one on your list. 
Kimber Palladian PK10 vs PK14?
Yes, I ended up with 2 (I'm trying to keep it to a minimum with a cd player and an integrated) PK10 and don't think about power cords anymore :-) 
Recommend stands for Volent VL-2s?
I'm using Skylan stands with good results but haven't compared to other stands. I've been told that there would be a stand designed specifically for VL-2, I think their distributor knows more about that. 
Grilles or No Grilles
I wish I could say my speakers sound better with the grills on, because they look better that way. But they sound more veiled, which makes sense. As a matter of fact, I'm sure vast majority of the speakers aren't meant to have grills on, it's just... 
SS integrated amp that has tube like qualities
How about Conrad Johnson CA200? Would that qualify? 
Have you been Shpongleized?
My favourite still remain Future Sound Of London...Glad I'm not the only one who listen to something different here... 
Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon?
Same combo here, 509u and D-06 :-) 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
Luxman D-05 
LuXman 509u for my Sonus Faber GM
Depends what you want your amplifier to do...I have 509U and it's outstanding, but it is not the fastest amp in the world so unless you want your SF to get up and start sprinting, you'll be pleased. 
Volent Paragon VL-2 or Monitor Audio Platinum?
Thanks so much for the responses so far... VL-2 might fit the bill pretty well or so it seems...I just never had a monitor and frankly never even consider one. I'm suprised stands are not offered with the speakers. I'd hate to get the speakers and... 
Rockport Aquila vs Altair
I'm sure you'll get more sophisticated answer here than mine...If I was in the market I'd take a trip to their facility, I'm sure that's be quite an experience...