johnnybravo

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Quality Monitors?
Not sure how well they'd mate with the Sim, but I'd recommend the Tyler Acoustics Ref. Monitor around $1200. Second the recommendation on the ACI Jaguars above too. 
Best CHEAP floorstanders?
Sound Dynamics RTS7, RTS9 or RT100P. 
Integrated to go with Merlin monitors
VAC Avatar would be very nice. 
has anyone heard the new joule la 150 pre???
Joule IS the kind of piece you keep in your system. I've had mine for over 6 years; even bought a second one for my bedroom system. BEE-YU-TEE-FUL!!!, any way you slice 'em. Only other pre I've looked seriously at since the Joule came home is the ... 
Siltech G5 against the rest of the world.
Reminds me of what they used to say about cocaine. 'Siltech G5s are God's way of telling you that you have too much disposable income.' 
The best CD player new or used for under 500
Pioneer Elite PD-65 (modified) 
Bookshelf Speakers For 350 Or Less?? new & used
If it's for a female ;-), I'd try to keep it around $100/pr.Wharfedale Diamond Anniversary 7.2BIC Venturi 6.2Sound Dynamics RTS-3Older Polk 5jr or 7 (one here on audiogon)Try ubid.com for the wharfdales Good luck. 
Avalon or ProAc?
Depends mucho on amplification, but here's one vote for the proacs with a good tube pre and 'clean' solid state amplification (clayton, pass, newer krell, etc.)enjoy 
laid back, warm interconnects with tight bass clean highs
May want to consider Magnan Vi. Or if on a lower budget I'd recommend the Music Metre Signature at www.hcmaudio.com 
Will buy Pre-amp today, help please !!
Go for the Joule Electra. 
Pioneer Elite PD-65 CD Modification?
John Hillig at musicaldesign.com has also been well repsected over the years. 
"White Light Monitor" (slawney's review)
I was afraid to see or hear them because I had left my welder's helmet at home, and my sunglasses back in the hotel room. 
need power cord to my system.....
TG Audio HSR ijoh 
Where should the Whale Elite rest?
The same place as all the lawyers.The bottom of the ocean? 
Please Help Solid State Amps ?
Agree with the BEL recommendation. Would also recommend Llano Designs hybrids. Keep a tube preamp in the chain at any cost!Good Luck.