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High End Monitors
Celestion SL 700s if you can find a pair used. 
Album Storage
In Asian music stores, they are organized alphabetically by the first letter of the first word - including "The." 
Open CD player design
I have an Ancient Audio Lektor Prime. I see neither advantages nor disadvantages to open spinning of CDs other than the fact that it is an outstanding CDP (and it looks cool). Jarek is very open to correspondence. You should ask him why he chose t... 
Tube amplification for Lipinski 505's?
I have an EAR 859 integrated that I plan to sell. It is a good 13wps SET. 
Highly efficient speakers to pair with my SET amp
Zu has a sale on "re-manufactured" Druids in the lastest configuration - complete with 60-day home trial and full guarantee. You should at least talk to Sean. http://www.zuaudio.com/zuaudiocom-exclusive-sale.html 
CD players with volume control?
EAR AcuteLinn GenkiAncient Audio Lektor Prime, Lektor V, and Lektor Grand 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I had an EAR Acute that I liked a lot until I discovered the Ancient Audio Lektor Prime. Both are excellent. 
David Bromberg -- Any fans?
I saw him live at Blues Alley in DC this past year. It was a great evening. 
Help with SET amplifier?
I use a Yamamoto A-08s (+EML 45s) with my Zu Definitions and have no complaints. I have not heard the others on your list, but you seem to have selected a good group. FWIW, the A-08s sells almost as soon as it is posted on Audiogon (which is not c... 
new Eva Cassidy "Somewhere"
I am an Eva Cassidy fan and was looking forward to this release. However, I was disappointed. Not as good as some of her previous CDs. Also, some of the tracks are posthumous reconstructions and completions and not entirely authentic. 
Which of Mozart's No.39 & 41 CD should I get?
All of the above are great. However, lately I have listened a lot to Rene Jacobs 38/41 on Harmonia Mundi. 
Man Cave or No?
To me, the goal of good audio is to fill a house with great music which is why my main system is in my living room. 
speaker recommendation 2500 or less small room
The list is endless. I have a pair of Celestion sl700s in a 10x12 foot bedroom; they are not placement fussy, sit near the back wall, and sound great. You might also consider the smaller Audio Note speakers. There is one used pair of sl-700s for s... 
Living Voice Avatars VS Devore Super 8s
I believe that In Living Stereo in NYC has all three brands: Shindo, DeVore, and Living Voice. You might call them. 
Love my ipod, Hate my ear buds....
Bang and Olusen earphones.