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Marantz as a preamp?
If anyone is in the market for a nice Marantz, check out my ad for a Marantz 2230B. It is in almost new looking condition and it does sound wonderful. 
Best surprisingly good value component
Sony XDR-F1HD tuner modded by Radio X Tuners. For $350 nothing else comes close. 
Who's Enjoying the Pure Music App Besides Me??
Me too. I'm never going to be comfortable with computers.Pure Music does sound good. Most of my computer listening is radio, so I'm not sure if it's worth it for me. I have a new Mac Mini that sounds great. 
Who's Enjoying the Pure Music App Besides Me??
They are offering a free 15 day download. I tried it, and it sounds wonderful. Unfortunately I can't get it to play internet radio! Just silence. Help! 
How close to the real thing?
My reference is also the BSO and Symphony Hall. I have had seats 4th row center for several years, and prefer them to sitting further back. Comparing live to my Harbeths is a bit of an apples and oranges proposition, but I have some recordings tha... 
In ceiling speaker selection advice
I have been very happy with Klipsch in ceiling speakers in my living room. I supplement them with a Paradigm sub. 
Integrated for Harbeth Small Room System
If I was in the speaker business, I might say that all amps sound the same. 
Monitors for a small room - please help
The seller o the SF Toy's also has a REL T2 sub for sale for $400. I own a T2. This is a very fast and musical sub that would make the Toy's very competitive with larger systems. You have many options but I think this is worth considering. 
One Less Bose Wave Radio in the World
My bedroom system is a Polk i-Sonic, with a PSB Sub. A Bose killer! 
Monitors for a small room - please help
There is a pair of Sonus Farber Toys currently advertised for $600. I have not heard them, bur they are very highly rated. 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
Add more power to planars. 
Do power cords make an audible difference?
Auditory memory is not reliable. You really have to A-B to have any basis for comparison. 
Tube Integrated with Headphone
Most Scott integrateds have headphone jacks.I'm fond of the EL84's like the 222c. 
Squeezebox hard to see?
See the review in the latest issue of The Absolute Sound. 
Good DACs for Apple Airport Express? Or receivers?
The older Sony ES receivers sound really good, and fit your budget. The STR DA 777ES, is probably their best sounding reciever.