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BAT SS power amps?
I bought a VK500w/BP used and it was a great investment. I had it setup for a bit but, due to space constraints, it is boxed up right now waiting to be setup again. It's as good as the ML and Krell amps I've owned in the past IMO. And I too would ... 
What speakers play the loudest cleanly ?
Anyone know how the Legacy Focus would stack up in this respect? 
Best speaker that you dont need a sub under 1.5k
Used NHT 3.3's 
Speaker Recommendations $2-4k a pair used
If you like the Paradigm house sound (which I happen to), why not consider the S8's used? I'm also a big fan of the NHT 3.3's and VR4III's..... 
Amplifier to pair with NHT 3.3
That's a tough price range to find something in. I would have suggested an Aragon 8008 - so maybe you can find a 4004 in that range? The other amps I used on the 3.3's in the past with a lot of success are too expensive...Classe, BAT. I miss my 3.... 
Is there a modern equivalent of Allison Ones?
I know this is not what you have in mind, but the very best floorstander ever made to go against a wall is the NHT 3.3 IMHO. 
What speakers play the loudest cleanly ?
I heard the PSB T8's last weekend and was suitably impressed with their abilities. 
Talon-New owner-NO customer service
"I'm at a loss to understand why Rives has any more responsibility to fix your sub than you have..."That's fine. But you hear plenty of stories on these forums about manufacturers going above and beyond for folks that bought equipment used and/or ... 
Speaker recommendations in the $3,500-$4,000 range
Third rec for the Energy 2.4i, I own and love them. 
speakers for krell 400xi
I've heard that it mates well with VS VR series speakers but haven't actually heard the combo. I have a 2250 and 280P that I use with Energy Veritas speakers with very nice results. 
Speaker recommendations please
I'll second the Energy V2.4i's. With the money you save you can add a very nice sub and achieve truly great, full range sound. I use mine with a Talon ROC 2002.If you choose to spend more, the Vienna Mahler is an outstanding choice and would (I be... 
What Speakers Do Audio Insiders Own?
Rick Rubin uses Legacy Focus' , or so I read in one of the mags awhile ago. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Revel Salon driven by Levinson gear at a dealer in NYC a few years ago. With the prices of used Salon's getting more and more resonable it sure is tempting......but I'm pretty impressed with the sound that I'm now getting with my Energy V2.4i's an... 
Decent stereo amp / pre amp on relative budget
(Used) Aragon 8008BB/28K, Bryston 4BST/BP25 or, if you shop well on agon, Krell 2250/280P. I use the Krell combo with Energy speakers and it's very nice. Can't go wrong with any of these though. Good luck. 
compare Krell vs Linn and Jolida cd player
I can only vouch for the 280CD, which I own. It's a great player that IMO does everything well from top to bottom. There have been reports of reliability issues with the Krell KAV and SACD players, which concerned me, but I have not had any proble...