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Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
Two that have not been mentioned areZu's new speaker called "Dominance." A doubled set of Coincident Pure Reference Extreme 
Ancient audio Lector Prime cd player
You are discussing CDPs that live in the rarified atmosphere of being among the best. I have not heard the competitors to the Lektor Prime that the two of you mention, but I am thrilled with my Lektor Prime. It feeds into a custom-made upgrade of ... 
Yamamoto A-08S and Audio Note ANe
If recall, there was a Stereophile review of the A-08s in which it was tested with ANE speakers. Not that Stereophile reviews are necessarily the be-all and end-all, but this one might prove useful. The Yamamoto A-08s is marvelous-sounding, beauti... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Sometimes Grant Fidelity has sales on the Treasure tubes, even type A. 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
I have used EML 45 (solid plate) and 2a3 and Shungang Black Treasure 300b with no reliability problems. Not sure how the EML 45/2a3 experience would translate into a 300b (especially a mesh plate 300b), however. I am very happy with the Black Trea... 
What speaker for being close to rear wall?
Van Schweikert V-33 and Allison One (if you can find a pair on the used market). Both were designed for rear wall placement. My Zu Definition 2s are 12" from the rear wall; this is where they sounded best. 
Ancient audio Lector Prime cd player
The build quality on the Lektor Prime is excellent. Karelfd is correct in his comments about its functionality. The ability to control everything using a single remote is great. One thing is strange; the volume control is only via the remote. 
Ancient audio Lector Prime cd player
I visited Jarek in Krakow and heard the Lektor Prime and the less expensive Lektor V. There was no comparison between the two. I bought a Lektor Prime two and a half years ago and have been very happy. I have not heard the Lektor Grand SE or his n... 
Budget speaker $600 or under recommendations
What about a pair of Spica TC-50s? 
Best 300B
Shuguang Treasures Black bottles. They compare very favorably with EAT 300b and that says a lot. However, as has been mentioned they have a long burn-in time. 
Classics you can't have too many recordings of
Bach Art of the Fugue 
Bookshelf Speakers for Master Bedroom
If you can find a pair on the used market, Celestion SL700s. However, they use a dedicated stand. 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
Not to everyone's taste, but ElectronLuv makes some unusual-looking amplifiers:http://electronluv.com/html/amplifiers/My%20Gallery/index.html 
Zu Soul Superfly
I have followed this thread with interest . . . as the owner of a pair of Zu Definition 2s that I also consider a “big tent” speaker, albeit an expensive one. I agree with Phil, there are many music lovers more than willing to spend 2-3k on a pair... 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
I rather like Ancient Audio amps for their aesthetics.