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Maple platform question
Commercial kitchen supply store is a better bet than W&S who will charge triple wholesale. Also, try Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target. Really, W&S? 
Best Speakers match for NAD C372
The NAD is a great place to start. Try these speaker ideas:-Polk Audio RTi A7 (rock solid)-Ohm Walsh micro towers are a good idea (light on the bass but natural sound)-used Totem Arro (light on the bass but imaging champs)-Magnepan MMG (lifelike s... 
Best pro/amp combo under 3k
Even a used Denon of a higher model number or other manufacturer's receiver would provide better sound than the 2800 series receiver. Check into used THX certified model from Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha or Marantz, or the new top of the line Onkyo.For ... 
Dynamic, deep bass tube preamp.
PrimaLuna Prologue Three Preamplifier.http://www.upscaleaudio.com/product.asp?itemid=593 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Hieule5,OK. It depends on the size of your "midget". A Denon 280X or higher model should definitely be able to drive the Audience 72/72SE just fine. A Denon 230X "midget" might sound passable. Any smaller Denon "midgets" definitely not recommended... 
Best Integrated Amp? Help...
Great choice! Enjoy. 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Budt wrote:"The Model 1 SignaturesÂ’ frequency response is rated from 50Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB, with a sensitivity rating of 87dB/W/m. They are also a 4-ohm load and in my experience, not the easiest speaker to drive."Which is why I was surprised that... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Hieule5,What is a "Denon AVR midget"??? 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
"Btw, what do you Gs think of the Dynaudio Audience 72/72SE?"Love em. Listened to these compared to similar sized and priced Triangles and Revel Speakers and found the 72's to work better and sound more balanced and "natural" with relatively modes... 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
Macrojack,What do you mean by "MADE IN THE USA"? Designed in the USA? Designed and Assembled in the USA? Designed, Assembled and all pieces Fabricated or Manufactured in the USA including: Rubber, Plastic, Paper, Metal Frames and Other Parts, Wire... 
bookshelf's to match older rotel 30watt
I think it will be tough to score Dynaudios for this price point. As for the others you mention, they are all very good and do about the same thing - bring you well presented and musical sound for your investment with an emphasis on the midrange p... 
bookshelf's to match older rotel 30watt
Glowplug, you should realize it takes a while to warm up! Take a breath and relax - remember 0 to 60 in, oh, well, something less than a day for a diesel, right?Here's some ideas...-the Usher idea is a great one. -you cannot go wrong with the B&am... 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
In no particular Order:Green Mountain Audio CalypsoHyperion Sound HPS 968Zu Cable Definition ProCain and Cain IM Ben and Bailey subwooferDevore Fidelity Silverback ReferenceOhm Walsh 5-S3Vandersteen Model 5AMagico Mini 2Revel Ultima Salon 2Magnepa... 
Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please
Rebbi,Can't offer much here. I am not crazy about the phono stage in my integrated amp, and am looking for an outboard replacement myself. Mapman's suggestion of the Bellari VP129 is one I am considering.Reviews can be found here:http://www.lpgear... 
Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please
Rebbi,You are welcome - my hobby, not a problem.If and when you consider another amp, I suggest you look at the units described in this link:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1211126685&openusid&zzKnownothing&4&5#Kn...