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Recommendations on Wall Mount HT Speakers
I got the B&W in ceiling.. cant go wrong with a REL sub. At least take a listen. 
under $500 used which a/v receiver or processor
wait a little longer and save up for the Integra. its the best thing out there at that price level. For $850.00 brand new you can get a 6.8. It's got 3 HDMI in/out, 1080p, 7.1, has 3 zone capability, its THX certified, has Dolby True HD, and indep... 
concrete slab vs/ wood floor - pros and cons
You might be better off demolishing the garage and start from scratch. 
Best Ceiling Speakers?
I ended up getting 4 B&W CCM80's and a CCM65 for a center. Cant wait to get them installed however undergoing a fireplace reconstruct with lcd above...Sub to follow... depending how they sound...Triads are nice too, I like the integrated, damp... 
How often do you folks vacuum clean your albums?
On only my finest albums I use a something that I found at Home Depot. A very low grit wet sandpaper. The finest you can get. You must use ditilled water in order ot prevent water spots. The Dishwasher works good pretty good too because you can cl... 
Best Ceiling Speakers?
Thanks, I think the Thiel, (prefer a flush mount),HigherPlane 1.2's are about $1,000 each. I was hoping to keep the price in the $2,500 range for all 5 speakers. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Metaxa 7 Star Greek Brandy, Armagnac de Montal VSOP, Any and all Belgium Beers,Port Wine,...... 
B&W 804 with ???
You should definitely try a Tube preamp. I have N804's and it changed by system sound tremendously- really brought out some sweet bass. The mids and highs were always very good. I have an adcom 545II amp and it sounds great, so your Hafleer should... 
Phono pre-amps: C-J EF-1 vs. EV-1 vs. Cary??
Im in the same boat you are, but I have a SLP94L. Im going to get a Creek until I figure this thing out. 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
The Pre amp with out a doubt, Then maybe the CHAIR. 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
I myself started off purchasing the speakers first because I new what I wanted, to build my system around them. I already had a pretty nice amp and knew I could live with it and get a new one later, besides I believe that an amp could only change ... 
What do Oil Caps do and how do they effect sound?
Thanks for all the wonderful response. It was a pleasure to read them all. This will definitely help me understand my new Cary tube preamp and also help me when deciding on a new amp and weather to go SS or Tube when the time comes. 
New to Vinyl, TT suggestions please
Im new to vinyl as well (at least for the last 10 years)and I just purchased a Rega P3 2000 for $450.00 on the GON. I upgraded the cartridge but it came with an Elys and I thru it away. You cant go wrong with this TT. Smooth as silk, quiet, great ... 
I need a Pre-Amp What should I get?
Thanks guys, I decided to get a Cary SLP 94L - I am going to add phono to it.