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addition of 2nd pair of speakers
Pgawan2b..In my case I used the Bryston 2 way selector box to at times run one pair of speakers, at others to run both at same time. As many amps/pre have no headphone output, I used it for headphone use as well. For more info if not found on the ... 
addition of 2nd pair of speakers
Bryston speaker selector boxes. Can get them in two or three or four pair speakers. The two and three pair type also has the feature of a headphone output. Little to no loss in my use. Only gripe would be the speaker ternminals are very close toge... 
I have $2000 to spend on speakers.
May be just a tad more used, but Von Schweikert 4Jr's. Adjustable tweeter on back helps match to your room. Great with both SS and tubes. 
Bryston 3-Way switchbox
Have the Bryston switchbox for two pairs of speakers. Noticed no discernable difference with or without. The enjoyment of having the use two pairs of speakers would far surpass any difference. A plan B, may be to use the pre out of the Mac to driv... 
Baby Steps back to Tubes.
Great reading provided by the link given by Rodman99999. As the amp question, should you go with tubes get one that has some power, which may in turn cost a pretty penny. If SS, get one with some real guts in the lower end. Having had a pair of NH... 
Room dimensions - can this work?
Yes, it is big enough, of course it would be nice to have a larger space. My room is not much bigger. I made the mistake of wanting to have other family members have their space in the basement as well. Mistake. Should have been a little more self... 
Best sounding mid reciever -temp replace separates
Cambridge Audio may fit your needs. Great sound and build. 
Most Peaceful Music you've Heard or Own
Some of the old Lonnie Liston Smith music. Takes you to another place. 
3 head cassette decks
Sony decks with the Dolby S 
Now Hear This
As above, it has been some years since I have owned the 2.9's, the next up the line. I found them to be very accurate and revealing. The source and or amp went a long way in determining the sound. The shape of the speakers lended themselves too ha... 
Aragon and Acurus brands being revived
That is nice to hear. Acurus is one brand that really opened my eyes too know that solid state gear can sound different and some much better than other SS gear. Price is not always the factor. Acurus was really a taste of the high end at a mid fi ... 
TT suggestions for a newbie.
Dual turntables are back on the market. Some having the features you desire and in an around the price. Quest for Sound and I think Audio Advisor carry them. Happy hunting. 
McIntosh MA-7000 vs. MA-2275
What size room will your system be in as that will be a factor in direction of speaker and amp. Pending on the room use, life style issues play a bigger roll. Having said that, if you can put up with the minor fuss of tubes, I would go with MA 227... 
Best Surround Reciever Under $500 used
Give of thought to Cambridge Audio. 
Von Schweikert mentioned on TV
It is really cool, always enjoy seeing gear in the movies. Many..many years ago in the movie Arthur with Dudley Moore they had a pair of bose 901's and believe some Carver amps. Thanks for sharing the movie clip.