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L.A. Audio Tube Amps
Went with a fellow audioholic to Freds place to buy a couple of sets of monobloc amps. I decided to wait because I wasn't familar with Freds acoustics. The next evening I went to my buds place for a listen and to decide based on what I heard there... 
Bookshelf Speakers?
I too have about 25 watts to play with. I sure am thinking about the Green Mountain EOS but not as a down grade especially from a Yamaha ns10m (he he). Also the deCapo I are on my short list. I'm just not too intrested in an overnight success type... 
Swapping a B&W Rosenut HTM1 for a Cherry one
If no one bites at your offer why not seek the services of a local cabinet maker. It seems a simple task to strip and refinish. Just remove the drivers. 
Room modes are hijacking my music
Sardonyxx Headphones are very close speakers :} and they shift room nodes up in the 10k area were they are much less audible so you are correct ! I use the opposite approach and use two subs at about elbow reach ,turned down very low as not to exc... 
How loud do you listen to your music?
Pardon me chad but is'nt this the tech forum? If so were should i pour my beer , my passive could use a little more gain :> Kiddin aside I measure wide band and got 89 just before I was blown over , turned the subs off and got 60 . It shure did... 
How much does your system retail for?
13,5K. Retail return on investment: 3500 dollars audiogon ,joy priceless.