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Anyone own the King Sound "King" speaker that can
Bill, it would be best to talk to Roger. Douglas Schroeder emailed me offline and I filled him in, and I will respond to you here as well, but my one concern is what Roger may have done to the speakers since I heard them. The cost has gone up sign... 
Why monoblocks?
What Pubul57 said.Furthermore, I have VAC monoblocks and just bought a VAC stereo amp. Soundstage is the same and I really can't tell if there is any difference in separation. Not to mention, to me the design attributes of the cables is more impor... 
Good tube tech in Milwaukee, WI?
You may want to try this Audiogon member who is in Milwaukee. http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1271975936&/Vac-Williamson-Vintage-35/35-t 
Full Range Speaker That Can Play Near Boundaries
Maybe not your cup of tea and nowhere near $10k, but would seem to fit small room, near boundary requirements, and sound attributes you desire:Rhythm PrismsYes the 45 degree toe-in works as I have the larger Jazz Modules and this will definitely m... 
Anyone own the King Sound "King" speaker that can
I have heard Sound Labs on many occasions and am quite impressed with their sound. In addition, at CES this year I heard the King Sound Prince II speakers running with VAC gear. Overall very good sound for the money. I cannot comment on support or... 
Cd transport isolation
I have the TL51x and I place it on top of a 3/4" UHMW polyurethane platform. Under the platform are 3 FIM ball bearing isolators which in turn sit on top of 1" thick maple platform. 
premier headphone amps
Berning Micro ZOTL. 
Aether Audio Black Box or Nuforce Magic Cube ???
Thanks Bob, I appreciate the information and link. 
Aether Audio Black Box or Nuforce Magic Cube ???
As far as what the filters do goes... they help to reduce the effects of stored electrical energy within the speaker causing negative interactions with the driving amplifier. The amp and speaker are really a "system" and it can be a very complex o... 
Hands Down Better than the Stingray?
VAC Avatar SE will be in your price range but is only available used. 
Cable Elevators - What do you use?
I'm not sure they make any difference or not, but since I elevated them, I do notice I don't run over my cables with the vacuum anymore. 
Tel Wire: underrated, underpriced.
The only detachable power cords I use. Replaced some very expensive and well regarded ones in my system.Oh, and they are really, really, flexible. None of that stiff nearly un-bendable, and ready to rip your component off the rack stuff here. 
Micro seiki Ma-505lx
Try Vinyl Engine. They have copies of manuals available and other resources available to get the information you are seeking. 
Grover Huffhman Sx
I still use his interconnects and speaker cables as well. Depends on the configuration of my system. Great value in my opinion. 
Covered my TV...What next?
Put some tube traps in the corners behind the speakers if you can. You can buy pre-made traps like those from ASC or Real Traps, or you can DIY a pair very easily. I have a DIY set (6" panel depth, but 4" would work too) that has a nice wood frame...