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Dynaudio C1 or S25?
Dynaudio drivers require power. Using less than adequate power will produce boomy bass.I believe the S25 are harder to drive than the C1. 
To much wattage for B & W 805s ??
I use a Bryston 6BSST driving Matrix 805s. My problem? =)The more power you give your B&W, the more they will sing! 
best matching speaker stand for B&W 805 sig
Another alternative to Sound Anchor, Target R4 or the Atlantis XL stands are the Skylan Stands.They are custom built to order. They are just as solid and heavy and more affordable. 
PC for Brsyton 4B SST
Make sure the PC on the Bryston is not close to your speaker wires. If they are touching, that may be a problem. My hissing/buzzing dissappeared after I moved the PC away from the speaker cables. 
Integrated amp to drive ProAc 1sc
You cant go wrong with the Cary 300 SEI Integrated. This is the Stereophile setup they used to test the 1SC.Here are the stereophile reviews:ProAc 1SChttp://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/386/Cary 300SEI Integratedhttp://www.stereophile.co... 
Cheap AV-amp with 5.1 pre-outs
As Jake says or look for some top of the line units that came out back in 2000. 
Has anybody heard the B&W PV-1 Subwoofer
The PV-1 is part of the FPM (Flat Panel monitor) series.I saw it at a local dealer and it looks and feels pretty solid. Never heard it as it wasn't connected though. It is slightly larger than a bowling ball. 
Speaker Coupling to Carpet
Or get some type of spikes to pierce the carpet and padding and onto the concrete. 
b&w htm2 vs. matrix 805 for center
I'm assuming the HTM 800 is the Matrix HTM that Waterman s talking about. 
b&w htm2 vs. matrix 805 for center
Walterman, Can you elaborate on the The HTM 800?Never heard or seen it. Have a link or something?Thanks 
Please Recommend 5 ch Amp that...
...or you can check out the Proceed Amp 5 (or BPA/HPA). The SST's are much better than the ST. 
Please Recommend 5 ch Amp that...
I would recommend a used Bryston 9B-ST like you originally wanted. You could get one on Audiogon if you wait.There is currently a cheap newly listed Brand New Aragon (newer version) that is 200x5, THX Ultra 2 for dirt cheap.http://cls.audiogon.com... 
Accuphase find
Accuphase is good stuff. Very high quality and expensive when new. For $250, you got a STEAL! 
PMC speakers?
I auditoned the FB1, TB2 and CC6.I actually thought the TB2 sounded better than the FB1. Odd. I would just save the $ and the TB2 rather than the FB1. I wouldnt even consider the DB1 or FB1 because of the price since DB1 just slightly cheaper than... 
B&W CDM 9NT vs 804's
700 series = new version ofCDM NT lineNautilus 800 series = new version of Matrix series704's = newer CDM 7NT703's = newer CDM 9NTN804's = newer Matrix 804If you have high end quality components (dvd, pre/pre, amplifier, etc..), then the Nautilus ...