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Krell FPB 600 or 400cx?
Re: the FPB600 load/reliability issues...the Stereophile measurements were simply not indicative of a poorly designed or load intolerant amp....just sayin..... 
can the VA Beethoven Baby Grands ROCK?
I can't speak to the VA speakers specifically but to say that a speaker with 6 in woofers can't rock is to say that something like the Revel F52 can't....pretty off base. 
Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker?
Appears you've made a choice, so best of luck with it. Had I seen this thread earlier I would have mentioned that I picked up a used pair of Infinity MTS in your price range and they are alot of speaker for the money. They do everything you are lo... 
Help buying fullrange speakers for $1500
Go old school...NHT 3.3's 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I have a pair of Infinity MTS right now in a simple system with an Olive server feeding a Tact 2150XDM. Sounds pretty outstanding. 
Any other Infinity MTS owners out there?
I'd love to hear the Sashas myself. I've always been impressed by the build quality and sound of the WP's. Must admit, it's tough to believe the MTS outperforms them without taking price into account? 
help with speakers that rock, pleeze
Agree with Infinity MTS suggestion. Also, NHT 3.3 
Best Amp to drive my Apogee Stages?
RRog, I get it - you like Rowland...fair enough. Aragon made good quality affordable gear. I've owned Krell and Levinson and the Aragon is quite good. I believe it also acts close to a voltage source down to 2 ohms. See link devoted to apogee scin... 
Best Amp to drive my Apogee Stages?
No need to spend a lot - find a used Aragon 8008BB. I find the Rowland recommendations a bit puzzling as I would never choose them to drive anything below 4 ohms. 
Integrated Amplifier for Paradigm Signature S4
NAD M3 - it has a built in crossover to seamlessly add a sub - which at some point I bet you will want to do. 
Should I trade-up from my Krell KAV 300?
Completely from memory, I believe the toroid in the 400xi is very slightly larger than the S300i (800va vs 750va or something like that.) I don't believe either should be used to drive current hungy speakers. I'm honestly surprised the OP has had ... 
Just me or do speakers in cell phones sound harsh?
What you're looking for is a tube cell phone. They sound great but they burn your hand pretty badly. Nothing free in life.... 
Budget amp recommendation needed
Aragon 8008BB competes with VERY high end gear. In your price range though you'd be looking at the ST. 78DB is absurdly low sensitivity though....what are they? 
full range close to wall positioning
3.3's are a great "against the wall" recommendation however, from front to back they are huge. So I don't know how inconspicuous they canm ever be. 
Great old speakers that are as good as new ones
NHT 3.3....seems to fit the bill?