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Salamander Quality
I'm happy with my Salamander Sonoma in the TV/den system. Probably not the last word in audio racks, but my wife likes it (we all know how important that is) and it holds six compononents and 50" TV nicely. 
In search of Proton Manuals
Try Ebay 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Get a refund before it's too late. 
Spendor A6 vs Harbeth Compact 7ES-3
Well I have to disagree, at least with the fact that Spendor and Harbeth sound alike. I have not heard the Spendor A6, but have owned Spendor LS 3/5, S5e, SP 3/1P, and SA1.I currently own Harbeth HLP3-es. Have owned Harbeth Compact 7es2 and 7es3, ... 
Audiophile grade country
Actually quite a bit of country music is well recorded. You probably can't go too far wrong with most. Just pick an artist or three and go for it. 
Awesome vinyl collection in May 09 Elle Decoration
That's great. I'm seeing more and more vinyl/turntables in the background on TV and various other ads. 
Any High-end speakers "kid-friendly" not fragile?
Epos M series before the "i" model have metal grills.Epos M22-floorstandersEpos M12-stand mounts 
High WAF, simple, integrated amplifier
I think at $3700 retail, the Naim Uniti is WAY off budget. 
whats the best way to reglue record covers
I have used glue sticks with good results as well. No mess, put tht glue right where you want it. 
Cool-running tube or SS amp for small room
Naim amps run cool.Audio Note Zero level tube amps run reasonably cool. 
What the most musical power amp for under $1K?
My vote goes to NAD as well. Consistently good amps and very musical. I am a Naim lover at heart. IMO they are the most musical, however a Naim preamp is needed to work their best. You could always opt for an integrated. 
RF interference through my phono stage.
You might try Cardas Caps on your unused inputs:http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=230 
true bookshelf speaker
Front ported or sealed box.Also check here:http://www.northacoustics.com/ 
Best bookshelf speakers under $1,000 for NAD amps?
I have a pair of ERA D5 with a NAD 375bee integrated. Works very well. Great speakers; sound, looks and build all first rate. 
Neat loudspeakers
I have had and used both Harbeth and Neat.Neat makes a fine speaker. It is very fast and a little on the peaky side sometimes. Very fun (read: PRaT) to listen to.Harbeth is more neutral and classic sounding. True to the music, not colored.I curren...