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New/ Used speakers, 500-800 bucks CAD
Totem RainmakerTotem Arro (narrow floor stander)Dynaudio Audience 42Dynaudio 52Silverline Audio S15B&W 685 (new)B&W CM1 (maybe, power hungry)PSB T45 (new - floorstander)Triangle Titus EXMonitor Audio RS6 (small floor stander) 
Need good Pre-amp $1000
if you are interested in solid state, I would listen to the NAD C-165BEE. 
What's best amp for around $2000.00?
Check out NAD C-375BEE. At $1299, will leave you some for turntable and Bellari VP130 phono preamp. NAD has a built in phono stage, but not as good as rest of package. HiFi Bargain. 
speakers to go with Musical Fidelity a5.5 amp
Revel Performa M22 - a nice combination with this amp. Might also look at new B&W CM5. Harbeth and Spender are great also - Harbeths are little warmer sounding to my ear if that is what you like. If you can spring for 5 grand, check out the To... 
Fatigue reducing interconnect?
Contact the Cable Company and ask their advice. I have found them to have some good suggestions, and you can try the cables before you buy.http://www.thecableco.com/contact_us.php 
CD Player for my Jolida 707a
I like the Jolida idea. There are also a trio of good players available new in your price range - Cambridge Audio Azur 650C, Creek Evolution and Music Hall CD25.2. These all come ridiculously close to where high end was only a few years ago, and I... 
CD Player advice request...
Acdvd,This will sound like a cop out, but it depends greatly on your other gear. I have listened to Saturn with Rega amps, including the new Elicit, and various types of speakers and was underwhelmed. I have heard it with a VTL integrated and smal... 
Good SS Amp for Vandies 2 Ce
An upgraded CD player... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Surprised no one has mentioned the Totem Wind's, Jamo Reference R909 or Thiel CS3.7 in this thread. Somebody mentioned Dynaudio - probably have to go with the Confidence C4 to get impact Neal502 is looking for, and that lists for well over range h... 
Dream speakers and amp for an 11x14 room?
Coverto,It is a combination of good parts, and how you put them together. McIntosh is a safe bet - my dad had a Mac amp that lasted him 30 years of trouble free service. And many people love Krell's accuracy and authority.But the proof is in the p... 
Dream speakers and amp for an 11x14 room?
Agree that Dynaudios can sound wonderful with moderate wattage tube amps - but more good juice can't hurt either.Before we go onto amps - don't forget a quality source, or you will be at risk of G.I.G.O.The amps you list are fine. Lots of power is... 
Dream speakers and amp for an 11x14 room?
On second thought, the AV123 X-Static may not work for your application because of it's size and need for breathing room. 
Hi-Fi Tuning Fuse for NAD C352?
Milpai,I do not know where the fuses are located on the NAD C352. I took the top panel off the AMC integrated and could see three fuses within easy reach.You can get a service manual for the NAD C352 here:http://www.user-service-manual.com/nad.htm... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Neal,Magnumpi205 says:"Invest in a plane ticket to Denver and go to the RMAF."I heartily agree. 
Dream speakers and amp for an 11x14 room?
Gee whiz, this thread went to Omni-land in a hurry. You could be very happy with some very good medium to large monitors and a good sub, like a REL as suggested above. My suggestions include:B&W CM5Triangle TitusPSB Synchrony 2 BVienna Acousti...