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Quicksilver Triodes or Marantz 8b with Tannoys
Well in summary to the above - if you want to try something new, I'd recommend considering something much more different from the Quicksilver 6c33 than a Marantz 8b - as in a higher power class. See if that floats your boat. I'd played with a few ... 
Quicksilver Triodes or Marantz 8b with Tannoys
Normally I wouldn't reply, having not heard the amps you mention, but I do have Kensington SEs and it will be fairly rare to find experience with those speakers on this forum. Since you mention the 8b - I've done the vintage amp thing on the Kensi... 
Bookshelf speakers for a bedroom.
You know, the older acoustic suspension designs are excellent for such situations. I have some Boston Acoustics A170 speakers for a simple dvd/bluray system in a 12'x11' bedroom. With a very shallow depth and no ports, they're well designed to be ... 
anyone heard a Rogue Athena?
There is a dearth of reviews/information on the top-level Rogue products, unfortunately. Last few months I was running a 99 Magnum and Atlas (with plenty of NOS tube-rolling done at each position) into Tannoy Kensington SE speakers. 99.9% of my li... 
Sennheiser HD600
If you find the HD600 thin, then barring upstream issues (your current amp is probably good enough to drive the HD600 reasonably), there's a good chance you're in the camp that greatly prefers the HD650. I'm in that camp. They have more & tigh... 
Audio Technica W5000 headphones - contender?
Let me add that the W5000 may appeal to some listeners that use low volume levels. The focus on the upper range can enhance perceived clarity & detail at low levels. There will be very little perceived bass response, however. Low level listene... 
Audio Technica W5000 headphones - contender?
I do not like them. For some reason, AT changed the pad diameter and headband apparatus with this model. Previous W and L series headphones (W2002, W10vtg, W11jpn, L3000) all fit me like a glove. As a result, the W5000 will not provide a good acou... 
Tannoy Prestige Speakers
It's too bad there are so few Tannoy Prestige dealers in the US. I picked up my Kensington SE speakers from Audio Atlanta in Marietta, GA (got their floor model). Find a way to get your ears on them - it's been most musically rewarding purchase I'... 
volume vs presence
I would say that yes, what you desire is much bigger speakers than a monitor. Bigger woofer(s), bigger cabinet, and true bass extension down to at least 30Hz - this will afford the same perception of presence and visceral impact at a lower *averag...