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This sucks
Thanx Tvad. I never would have thought of those. 
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Robm321. Yes, money was an issue too. I bought some of my system on credit counting on a source of future income that will not materialize. I hate being in debt so...Now I realize that I will need to save for a pair of highly sensitive speakers fo... 
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Herman, that's too funny. That happened to me last night. I had my eyes closed and "felt" a presence. I opened my eyes and my stupid dog was in my face staring at me! 
This sucks
Thanx everyone for your excellent insights and sage advice. First of all, what I neglected to to explain initially was that I sold my system because it simply was too large for my room (13x11x7) which I was forced into AFTER I assembled the syste... 
Notice how many SACD collections for sale?
I see more LPS and CDs for sale on any given day but I don't think those formats are on there way out. 
300B tube recommendation for SET amp?
I recently pondered Dogpiles' same question. Maybe another way to ask the question is, are there any 300b tubes that are unanimous losers? (EH?) If so, I can just experiment with the others. 
SET for Orchestral , Big Band etc.
Thanx for all the great feedback. I went ahead and bought a Cary CAD 300SEI (Sophia 300b). For awhile, I'll be listening to headphones only (Senn HD650s). Speaker selection now is wide open. Actually, it's probably not. I have a really dinky room,... 
Headphone connect direct to Amp
As a follow up to my own post, is this the best way to go? What are the relative advantages in sound quality by plugging: 1) directly into the source? my cd player has a headphone jack with volume control 2)Buying a tubed preamp with a headpone ja... 
SET for Orchestral , Big Band etc.
Thanx Larryi. Nice analysis. 
Klipschorn: Still relevant??
Yes! I'm definitely changing. My equipment is listed right now. However, that particular pair of Klipshorns I was interested in are no longer available. :^( 
SET for Orchestral , Big Band etc.
I haven't bought my new speakers yet. I'm really starting from a clean slate. Only limitation is: Budget. Of course. Tomryan, you lost me at, "...easy phase angle through the crossover..." Can you break that down a bit for me. Also, which speakers... 
Klipschorn: Still relevant??
Macdadtexas, was that last question directed at me? 
SET for Orchestral , Big Band etc.
Asonicyouth; not the 300b? 
Marantz Player Question
You didn't mention the SA8260. This is only CD/SACD though. Perhaps that is why you didn't?? 
Opinion on what power route I should go...$3000
Well, if Music is your main concern; It seems like b) is the only choice that would compromise that requirement. If not getting out of yoru chair was more important than music, I would go with b). Otherwise - a)