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HT receiver that can reproduce 2 ch across spkrs
My B & K receiver has a front/back mode which plays the stereo mode. 
Very BIG Room? Music and Home Theatre Challenge
One option to consider is a line source speaker which has less db drop per distance than a point source speaker. I have seen and heard the Wisdom Audio million dollar home theater set up in a large venue with the sound radiating clearly throughout... 
What do you think is the best amp to go with
A friend of mine has the McCormack DNA 500 to power his Legacy's and loves the combination. 
Recommended amp to drive Paradigm speakers
I used the EAD PM2000 for a 5.1 setup with very pleasing results 
Anyone with experience of CAL CL2500 500x5 amp?
One of the most powerful five channel amps out there for the money. Uses a switching power supply as opposed to the transformer power supply. Very musical and great for home theater. My understanding is that there is a technician who will do some ... 
amp/preamp combo for sonus faber cremona auditors
Check out Sim Audio or Linar Audio on the used market. Both would sound great with the Sonus, the Linar Audio maybe abit more tube like in sound. Good luck. 
Favorite Center??
The BG Corp 220dx is a great center channel. Very crisp and distinct. Voices sound very natural and airy. It is also one of the largest center channels out there. You can probably get one used under a grand. 
The most emotional amp out there?
The Edge Electronics NL Reference! I cried when I saw the price! Then my wife brought me back to reality! 
Chord SPM 6000's vs Edge Signature One's
For the Magnapan 20.1, get the Chord. The extra power will be appreciated by them. For the MBL 101D's, get the Edge Signature. The Edge will make them sound phenomenal. 
Which speakers for use with iPod?
For practicality reasons, you can use any computer stereo speaker set for your Ipod. If you want something of higher quality try Tyler Acoustics. He had a set of computer speakers at THE Show at Las Vegas in January which sounded pretty good. 
Which one? Theta Intrepid 100w/chx5 vs Cary5 200w/
I have noticed in my system that the speakers sound better with more power behind them. I have used the EAD Powermaster 2000 (400 watts/channel) and the CAL MCA 2500 (500 watts/channel) to drive speakers rated at 50 to 200 watts. Both are reasonab... 
what is considered the most musical powered sub?
To close your bank account try the Wisdom Audio 7b subwoofer. Active or passive this sub does BASS very musically! Try active if you can afford it! 
amp transformer hum through speakers ?
Could be a ground loop hum. Or it could be the amp is too close to the speaker. 
Best speakers for Classical music under 10k used
Depending on your room size and other components involved in your system, you should check out eletrostats and planars for your listening purposes. If you will be doing most of your listening from a seated position in a small to medium sized room ... 
Help me deceide on pre-amp please
The Linar Audio Pre 2 is very tube like in sound but rare on the used market. As well as the Edge G series pre amp.