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Reccomendations for 802D's?
C500T is special you should really enjoy with the MC2301.I listened to the 802 at a dealership and I remember it was at least 3' from the wall and 15' or longer spaced apart.Discover your system by listening to the Yellowjackets.Enjoy 
Amp Stands for 501's
Your Rowland 501's would look good with a pair of platform stands from Core Furniture. I have two pair for my McIntosh MC275. Check out the link below:http://www.corefurniture.com/ampframes.htmBTW...nice amps! What else is in your system? 
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand
My Haydns (currently in my HT setyp) are powered with Musical Fidelity A308 (250 watts.) I buy small speakers and push them to the max with excellent components. Imaging, soundstage, and depth are pretty impressive with the Haydns. You can create ... 
What are good xlr interconnects for my system?
Beamann move up to a used pair of Audioquest Colombia or a bit more money to the Colorado.I've also audition Niagara and Sky and every step you take to move up improves the sound of you system. Colombia or Colorado are tough to beat in value and p... 
Building New House - dedicated ele. best practices
Correct sir. It's 12 ga. 
Building New House - dedicated ele. best practices
Having recently installed two separate 20 amp circuits my electrician was also concerned about ground noise. Double check the grounding.My run from the electrical panel is 75' using 14 ga with Shunyata Research SR-Z1 AC Outlet. 
"Best" Integrated Amp for JMLab Micro Utopia BE
I auditioned this speaker with SS and tube amps. Loved the sound. I would go with separate tube amps or integrated:Filarmonía IntegratedPathos LogosJolida Model JD 801ACary 300 SEI 
Aesthetix Callisto Signature
Apopira2 I believe the Caps have changed the sonic character of the preamp. Much bigger btw.I was interested in the Calyspo Signature and I found more information on the Callisto Signature.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&12013898... 
Any Aesthetix Calypso VS Cary SLP-05 comparison?
I'm pretty sure you can upgrade the Calsypso Signature for $2500. All new guts, the sound is more like a Callisto or an IO. 
Dali Helicon 800 Mk2 are stunning ?
Two excellenent choices Mike.Besides that the Gamut looks very cool with the Ayre.Keep in touch on the cable quest. 
Dali Helicon 800 Mk2 are stunning ?
Mike what components (cables,Preamp, Power Amp,etc) are you running the 800s with? 
Looking for the "better sub"
REL R-Series:R-205R-305R-505 
Vandersteen Quatros or B&W 803D's
Ken I cannot comment on the placement of the Quatros. What I can tell you is I was impressed with the Quatros matched with Ayre CD, Power, and Preamp components that presented a incredible soundstage with depth and imaging. 
Looking for speakers with soundstage depth
That's a tough one. It sounds like you happy and maybe you need to tweak a couple of things.Just reviewing your system you may have to significantly upgrade in components to get what you really want.I would focus on cabling or power conditioner to... 
bookshelf speaker choice
Good choice Jdfelice.