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Arcam vs Linn Integrated
Forget the Arcam, Linn Majik is a better choice, but probably a sideways move from the Creek.I agree Naim would be best. 
rookie drunk move
Have another beer, it will sound better :) 
Help me down grade
Look at offerings from Signal Path/Era.They have two integrateds that are tube hybrids and a couple of bookshelf speakers that would suit your needs. 
blue ray player that has excellent cd sound?
Oppo BDP-83? 
What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.?
DevoreJoseph Audio ? 
Speaker Choice under $750 for blues...
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1238981535&/Monitor-Audio-Silver-RS6-Cherr 
Decco by Peachtree Audio Good Deal?
I'll give you $399 for it. 
Looking for some 'grass
Great responses so far. I agree with all.A few others:Steve Earle "Train a Comin"Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band "The Mountain"Del McCoury J.D. CroweDoc WatsonRicky ScaggsMarty StuartWildwood Valley BoysDread Clampitt - this is a band from Wa... 
how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room?
Many British monitors work well in a room that size. Believe me I know, I have a 12' X 11' room.Much has been discussed here on Audiogon about small rooms. Do a search, you will find plenty of info.Monitors definately work best, sub not likely nee... 
internet music same for any tuner?
If you have a local college or NPR station (non-compressed), then a good tuner sounds as good or better than a Squeezebox/DAC. This is my opinion of course.I use both a tuner and a squeezebox because I have a great jazz station in my city that I c... 
Matching with Audio Note speakers
I have a pair of Audio Note ANK-Spe monitors. They sound great with a Creek destiny amp. 
home theatre receiver under $1,000
NAD should meet your needs. They have several AVRs to choose from. Probably at least a couple within your budget, esdpecially used here on A'Gon. 
Cambridge Audio 840c DAC vs Cambridge DACMagic
Good post. I don't know, but would like to, as I am considering purchasing one or the other. Hopefully someone will come along that can help. 
Looking for a CDP from a company that'll be around
Naim will be around. 
If you lost your stereo system would you still ???
I also have a vintage Marantz 2270 and Large Advent speakers. Sounds great. I grew up with this combo. One of my favorite sounds still.Probably close to $500, maybe a little more on Ebay.