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B&W Nautilus 800's vs my Tannoy D-700's ???
you are already there..mac and tannoy are one of the best combos in the history of audio. 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
neil young-cinnamin girl(one note...and its the right one)....runner up..that session guy on the carpenters'-goodbye to love'...holy smoke(literally). 
Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all?
the mac 
How to stop upgrading and aviod going bankrupt????
the rule which separates music lovers/hobbyists from folks who need therapy is simple. do you spend more on hardware(components, etc) in a given year or software(cds,lps,etc). if the answer is hardware then you need to think back to why you liked ... 
Help on purchasing a used high high end system
spend the 8 grand elsewhere.... 
Blue Circle BC3 vs. McIntosh C2200?
the 2200/2102 pr is one of the best in hi end audio...truly the best of what tubes bring to the system, without the temperment and lack of versatility of other brands. 
SF Extremas
belles,bryston,classe,cj(ss),mac all drive the extremas quite nicely....i've even heard a less expensive b&k do a great job, though the bottom wasn't as rock solid as some of the others. 
SF Extremas
you can power extremas with a small amp..but when you use an amp of 200w or more they become one of the great small speakers of all time. 
Going to take the plunge.
a cj push/pull integrated or an arc would be nice too. 
Linn vs rega cd players?
keep looking unless your system is comprised of linn or rega.both are good, but they become great when married to other 'like' components. 
Bryston BP-25 vs. Plinius CD-LAD
the bryston is one of the most neutral ss preamps i have ever heard on a variety of systems...a great longterm purchase. 
Integrated Amp -- $1,500 or less.
bryston integrated. 
SF Extremas
need more power...at least 200 per channel into 8 ohms. 
Epos cabinet sensitivity
this is a defect in the veneer....find out if it is covered under warranty..... 
Songs From the Wood mfsl gold any good?
the jt japanese mini lp cd's are incredible