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Custom Audiophile Speaker Builders
Yes, Selah Audio, Rick builds excellent speakers. 
Speaker grills
Off when in use and on when not. 
Replacement for Monitor Audio RX6
I agree the MA RX-6 are good speakers and a great value for the money. You may want to move to better amp/pre as suggested or to an integrated amp. If your looking for a warm sounding speaker consider Focal as well.Good Luck 
Greatest song titles..
"Bring your daughter to the slaughter" by Iron Maiden 
Your favorite album cover...
I second Maiden's CD artwork, but unlike the above post, I've been into Maiden for three plus decades. 
Budget floorstading with a good waf.... Help
Also take a look at Monitor Audio Sliver series, small compact speakers that don't dominate the room. Also great WAF, appeal. 
NEED A RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW CD/SACD PLAYER
I have the Esoteric K-07, going on two years, have not had any issues, if your player has now failed twice then Esoteric should replace it no questions asked. Very hard to believe that there flagship player has failed twice, I would try to resolve... 
Best music server for the money
@Markus1299Do you own a MV server? I have been considering this server and would like to know how well you like this server? 
What's your latest album purchase?
Joan Osborne's "Love and Hate" great CD.Mike Portnoy and others "Live in Tokyo" 
Esoteric k-03 sacd players
I have the K-07 not exactly the same level as the K-03 but I can attest to the noise of the transport opening, its like a dump truck going across railroad tracks, with that said once the CD loads it's dead quite. The player is simply fantastic els... 
What's your latest album purchase?
Joan Osborne "Love and Hate" very good CD.Also " Live in Tokyo ~ Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine and Sherinian excellent prog rock CD. 
Speaker cable recommendations
A very good inexpensive cable to try is Signal Cable, Sliver Resolution series, a very good all round cable.Another great cable, but more expensive, is WyWires, Blue series. 
two way v. three way speakers
@McelJO, Yes balance and budget constraints are always a point of compromise in any system, but I was agreeing with you about the use of a quality amp to get better performance from a good pair of speakers. 
two way v. three way speakers
All things being equal a three way is better than a two way, due the three way not sharing mid/bass range in a single driver. But this not the end of the story, driver selection, crossover design/integration and cabinet construction also are impor... 
Integrated Amp with HT by-pass
The Modwright KWI-200 has HT bypass as well, the amp has a warmth to its sound, not as warm as the PL INT-30, but I prefer it to the Pass. Not to mention great power reserves and very clean. Its worth a look, also it made in the USA as well.