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In wall -/ in ceiling speaker suggestions please
I love my Klipsch in-ceiling speakers, with a Paradigm sub. This is a stereo system in a living room that is not my primary critical listening system.I would think in-ceiling speakers would be fine for rears in a surround system, with in-walls for... 
How to isolate bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf
On top of a cabinet is much better then in a bookcase.Blue-Tack will couple the speaker to the cabinet. Footers will have a different effect. Try both. You can experiment with Vibrapods and Vibrapoints for relatively little money, and later use th... 
Building a Music Room
A project like yours was the subject of an article in HiFi+. Try checking out issues from Jan-March('09). 
Novice here with questions
Magnepans driven by a NAD intergrated or receiver rated at 100 w will do the job. If you buy used, there will be enough for a good CD player. Used, or Anti Cables will help you stay on budget.I agree that the Magnepans will respond to better ampli... 
JBL L series....early 90s...L-3,5,7
I owned L-55's. 14 inch woofer, two way ported system that was very efficient and produced great bass. Shudda kept them. 
Making the best of mediocre speakers
Consider ceiling speakers with tweeters that can be aimed at the listening position. I am very happy with Klipsch in ceiling speakers. They don't require much power, so a tube or class A SS amp will will be sufficient.You really need to convince y... 
Well ,I got the A/V receiver to play music, but...
There is a website that might be helpful. You enter the model # of your components and it will give you connections for home theatre, Try Googling, or maybe someone out there has the name of the site. 
Well ,I got the A/V receiver to play music, but...
There is a website that might be helofu. You enter the model # of your components and it will give you connections for home theatre, Try Googling, or maybe someone out there has the name of the site. 
Best Amp with Magnepan 3.6's
I have added Musical Fidelity 550K superchargers (monoblocks), to a Mapleshade modded Scott 222c. The best of both worlds. A sweet tube sound with excellent transient response, real bass and slam . Piano is magical.They make Maggies come alive. 
Lost - Your combined experience required
You didn't say what is on the floor. If it's wall to wall more power would certainly help. I think rooms that open to another room, have large open entres, or are continuous with another room, as you describe can be difficult. Experiment with near... 
Integrated for Harbeth Small Room System
Can't go wrong with above recommendations.How about Musical Fidelity A1. It has a USB port for your computer, and "Class A" sound. It's being discounted by Audio Advisor for $999. If 36 RMS will be sufficient , it might be worth a try. 
Budget integrated ideas: budget $650
A new or used NAD would be a good choice. 
NAD C355BEE Owners - Advice Needed
Cardas jumpers may sound better. Music Direct sells Cardas and Audioquest. You could try both, and return one. 
Best speaker used under $1000 for piano rec.
Agree with Magfan. If you have decent amplification, even MMG's on good stands do an excellent job with piano. 
Any good equipment racks that are afordable?
You could easily do a Mapleshade rack for under $1,500. Three shelves for about $1,000. Ocsasionally one comes up for sale on Audiogon.