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Best mid-size speaker, cost no object
Definitely try the verity audio's. The Revel Studio's may be slightly over 54" but would also be a contender 
B & W N802's Vs Revel Studios Vs. Mezzo Utopias
Listened to all three speakers mentioned, and preferred the Revels. It was a close call with the B&Ws though and I don't think going through the hassle would get you into another leage. 
Help a complete novice get a dvd player for 500.
Get yourself a pioneer elite dv09. Selling for 500 used. Can get it pretty cheap new too. Very robust player; all the features 
Speaker Cables to Audition in 1500 price range
New this would be out of your range, but you may be able to find a used pair of JPS Labs Superconductor 2. Highly recommended. 
Senn HD600 headphones = what Speakers?
I have a HD600 and Merlin VSM speakers (2nd hand for around 3k). The HD600 does not even come close. In other words a 2.5k pair of speakers should outperform your headphones hands down. 
Can someone recommend a few Joni Michell albums?
My favourite is not one typically found on the must have list. It is "Mingus", yes, a tribute to the man. Very Jazzy. 
DVD / CD Transport worth having?
I would give the Pioneer Elite DV-09 a try. Its in the same price range. 
Mephisto vs CEC transport
forgot to tell my dac is an audiologic 2400 
Revel Salons or Studios?
I listened to both in a reasonably large room, and preferred the Studios. 
Getting 96/24 to work from pioneer DV09
Thanks for your reply. I've tried both outputs unsuccesfully PCM and DTS/PCM. The issue is I have not got a TV hooked up so I can't really change the menu. If this is needed I attach a TV, but I was hoping the default was 96/24 out if you play DAD... 
Best female vocals on CD
Try Rachell Farrell (First Instrument). She will have a new CD out this month. Absolutely breathtaking. I also like Joni Mitchell's "Mingus" CD. 
Anyone heard Revel Studio's?
Best speaker I've heared in that price range (up to at least 3x their price). Liked them a lot with Wadia, still undecisive about amp. Heared Levinson and Conrad-Johnson, will listen to Pass soon. Has anyone heared this with Spectral or Spectron o...