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Sound bar
I have not had the opportunity to listen to either of these however if you don't have the space for a 5.1 system etc. almost any soundbar will out perform any flate screen speaker system. 
What should I upgrade next?
I agree with Rlwainwright, take a look at tweaking the room.I would also want dedicated AC to your outlets, and speaking of outlets what type are you using? 
Power amp protection and filtering
Wynnosu,I have tried a variety of amps plugged into different conditioners and every time the amp sounds better plugged into my wall outlet. I don't know why but I do know what sounds better to my ears and other audiophile friends that did the lis... 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
I suggest you go to the Polk website and join. You could then ask the question on the Polk Forum and possibly talk to some individuals that have heard those speakers or own them.It's very possible that no one that answers questions on this Audiogo... 
Pass XA30.5
I own the XA30.5 and agree with the two posts above. 
Income tax on the gears shiped to foreign country
Should be no need to report as an income to the IRS. 
Using a DAC with Conrad Johnson DV2b CD player
Try it both ways and deiced for yourself what sounds best. But of course you knew that already:-) 
How important is the transport when using a DAC?
If you are going to use a dac then a good transport is always going to make a big difference. I've experimented with the concept over twenty years and you need a good transport to hear what your dac and system is truly capable of. 
Dave Brubeck passes
What a shame and loss. 
Best Amp for Klipsch La Scala Speakers? Xmas Gift
I think any tube amp or integrated tube amp would sound good. A person could drive themselves crazy trying to figure out what sounds the best. 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
Montana EPX Speakers. 
best tubes for Aesthetix Calypso
Mullard MCI-B67 ECC 83Amperex 6922 NOSIf you can find them and want to pay the price :-) 
Preamp to pair with X250.5
Clarrie, If this helps; I have a Aesthethix Calypos I use with my AX30.5 and it sounds very good. 
I just had my Audiogon account hacked . . .
Unfortunately, that kind of scam is happening all over the internet :-(! 
tube gear vs solid state...cable effectiveness
I have owned and still own many SS and Tube amps, preamps and CDP's.In my opinion cables DO make a difference in SS and Tube equipment. I would suggest keeping what you have and reach your own conclusions. Worse scenario, you could sell cables at ...