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Too Much Power?
One need not worry about too much power, however can purchase too much power.  
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
Sfall, I am confused, OP states his has pre out/ main in jumpers.  Are you saying the pre is passive?  
Specific Pre-Amp advice
If it were me, and i were wanting to improve on the same qualities you stated in your OP, and knowing that your speakers tend somewhat to the warm side, I would be looking for a newer all tube active preamp know to be neutral (as in not the classi... 
I have now listened to my restored, recapped and serviced NAD 3020 and..........
Glad to hear that you are happy with your 'new' amp!  
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
I agree with yogi, the PBJs should be fine, especially at 5".  I use a 0.5 meter pair of Audioquest Diamondbacks on my NAD integrated.I keep looking for a shorter pair of quality interconnects to use just to 'clean up' the backside of integrated h... 
getting into vinyl
While saving for the right TT, spend some time researching pnonostages regarding the amount of gain provided and cartridge loading parameters. Systems differ in the gain provided post cartridge and phonostage and cartridges vary in gain provided a... 
Looking for an inexpensive Blue ray player
Well, I just purchased a new Yamaha BD-S681 from a certified dealer via Ebay. Paid $270 for it shipped. After receiving and putting it into play I will get back to everyone as to what I think. Thanks for your help!  
Looking for an inexpensive Blue ray player
The two new players on my list are the Sony UHPH1 and the Yamaha BD-S681. I am also looking at some used machines on Ebay. Several Pioneer Elite models available there.  
Looking for an inexpensive Blue ray player
Thanks all!Samac, The Sony seems like it would be a good fit. Has good customer reviews. Was not really looking to buy used however a used Oppo, Marantz, Sony ES, or Pioneer Elite might be considered at the right price.  
Budget Upgrade for 2.1 bookshelf system
I was also concerned about he power capability of the D3020. The Decco65 seems like a good buy. How is the reliability on that unit? 
after a sale , how long am I obligated to fullfill the deal if not paid?
I thought it was 2 days after agreement to buy. 
So, if you had my system to work with and were thinking about adding a DAC...
At the price of the Exposure DAC why not 'buy and try'. It could be sold at little if any loss if it does not suit. 
How old is too old for a Dac?
Great find redmosessc!  A lot of great older used DAcs available for one playing redbook cd files and owning a good USB/SPDIF converter. I currently own four non USB DACs and two converters.  
Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus...
Margot, What size room will you be placing this system?  I don't think the Minuets are hard to drive therefore one can think in terms of quality, not quantity when it comes to power.  
Which dac ?
Sevs, I believe the Schiit products all represent value at their respective price points. I have the SYS passive, Valhalla headphone amplifier, and Bifrose Uber DAC. The DAC serves very well paired to a NAD 326BEE amp driving B&W 685s.