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Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Hands Down --- Diana Krall 
MIT Term 2 speaker cables...Am I nuts???
I believe that in certain systems, like everthing else, MIT cables are a good match. I was having trouble with my Thiel 2.3s, they sounded much too bright, and the instruments not at all natural. I am using a Krell amp that I only wanted to replac... 
A competitor for the ProAc SC-1 Monitors
Try to find a pair of used ProAc 1scs'. You should be able to pick up a pair slighty over your $1000 target price. The extra dollars will be worth it, plus most likely your resale will be higher. Good Luck 
McIntosh bubbles
I have seen a Mac Amp that was repaired around the headphone jack by somehow applying black paint to the back side of the face plate. I don't know for sure how it was done but my guess is that you would have to remove the faceplate then my apply b... 
THE BEST SMALL SPEAKERS
Try the ProAc Response 1scs. Many are available and they have a good resale value. I have a pair matched with an Aleph 3 and in our rather small living room they sound incredable. Totem 1s are also very good, and currently own a pair, but in my vi... 
DVD player for Response OneSC
I just picked up a pair of ProAc 1sc's and they sound very good using a Micromega Stage 6 or Stage 2. I have both and they sounds equally as good. The Stage 2 can be purchased used for around $300 - $350. Very pleased with performance and appearan... 
need an integrated amp, only 700$ left..
Go tubes. Look into a Jolida 502A. This 60 WPC integrated amp can be had used for about $500 to $600 used, and is one of the best ways to get that tube magic without busting your wallet. I have had one for about 4 years, it sounds fantasic and is ... 
Totem Model 1 w/ NAD c340 amp?
If you are not going for the Totem 1s with a better amp you could try Proac, their models 1s or Tablette models might be within your budget. From what I am told they are easy to dirve even with tube grear. Its worth a look. 
Totem Model 1 w/ NAD c340 amp?
Totem 1s are a great speaker, but you need a high quality amp and very good stands to bring out the speakers great sound.