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Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT
Expand your requirements to purchase for the center channel the exact same speakers you use for the sides. A lot of listening research has gone into identifying that as the best match for a true center channel experience. 
Headphone/Amp Combo for under $800
Amp would be the Cayin. Once you have that I would suggest trying different heads till you get the best fit to your listening tastes. 
Natural and Neutral could be boring ..
It is time for an equalizer, the forbidden fruit of the audiophile. 
tube dac for tube amp?
A 'tube' dac? That is an oxymoron. The sound will always be 'digital'. Better to look for a good DAC and skip the tube part. 
$6 Million Dollar Man?
As always, the 'goner crowd spotted some simple things in the set up that tells this fellow has a lot of work yet to do. I liked the heat, glass table and speakers blowing on the tubes comments. Well, he is only on his first six million, wait till... 
Samsungunc557000 or sony 55 bravia led
I've seen both set up in the Samsung and Sonystyle facilities in New York City. I would give the edge to the Sony based on color hue. However, as with any tv, the set up and calibration are everything. Whether given the Sony the edge was due to co... 
$6 Million Dollar Man?
Here is a link to a picture. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cda/article_print/0,1983,HGTV_32662_6035209_ARTICLE-PRINT-PHOTO-GALLERY-CURRENT_15,00.htmlWhat do you think. After watching the HGTV show of million plus homes, I would go for the one with the ... 
Cary integrated vs. Rogue Cronus Magnum
Check out the Cayin or VAS line, great sound, excellent price point. It will make a great tube integrated amp. I have the 100 and 88 and found the power is more then adequate. 
Wadia gets acquired
If Wadia was not pricey enough, you will soon find its products about 20% more expensive. That is what is happening at ARC. Additionally, the parts will increase to sources in China. Assembly will continue in the USA. I doubt you will see any real... 
Alternative tweeter
Best you just get a Aurum Cantus speaker, which are great. That way, no crossover issues and 'voicing'. 
WAF Help Please
Colored vinyl tape comes in many colors, widths and is very inexpensive. Easy to wrap around the existing cable. 
Is this the END of DAYS for the high end CD player
Wait, blu ray for audio has not come into its prime. Better to wait, maybe for the Oppo 95, which will play the cds, sacd etc. Best to put more money into the media, including downloads of hi rz. 
how close in sound can a tube and ss amp sound ?
A ss amp that sounds like a tube one is an oxymoron. Never shall they sound alike. 
Vibration Theory - Isolate or Drain?
Isolate, except as Elizabeth noted drain, for the speakers. Consider an acoustic screen in front of your components, in addition to 'moon gel' used as dampers. 
Preamp match for a mcIntosh 275
Take a look at the VAS Citation I pre amp. I use it with a MC275 knock off and the sound is beautiful. Yes, it is pricey, but give you all the features that a vinyl lover will need.