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Speaker suggestions
I have Silverline Sonata II's and recommend them. While they are rear ported, the base is not boomy. Very good for female vocals and jazz. They also give you excellent flexibility from an amplification standpoint in case you want to experiment wit... 
Fanfare FM-2G-C antenna
I've had very good luck with the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 whip antenna ($95). The Fanfare is probably similar. 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Paul Westerberg 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
The ReplacementsPaul WesterbergHoodoo GurusSqueezeolder REMPete Yorn 
Quad 909 Amp or VK200?
I have owned the VK 200. It is a decent value @ approx. $1150 used, but it does seem to have a little of the SS edginess to it that I no longer experience having moved away from seperates and moving on to a Pathos TT Reference integrated. 
FM Antenna Godar vs. Magnum Dynalab
I use the Dynalab ST2 in two of my systems with very good results. 
can anyone reccomend a high quality receptacle
I used Wattgate receptacles to my dedicated 20 amp lines. 
Feedback wanted from Jolida JD100A owners
Iowned the JD 100A for approx. a year. Pro's: smooth, warm, non-fatiguing, dependableCon's: rolled off highs and lows, and lacking in dynamics. 
Absolutely worst LP that you own & enjoy?
Bruce Springsteen. Great songs, but crappy recording quality. Same thing with most of Paul Westerberg's recordings... the content is great in many cases, but the recording quality seems to be lacking in many cases. 
Decisions decisons, speakers or an amplifier
I agree that upgrading to 3.6's will give you more bang for your buck than an amp upgrade. 
Best place to buy tubes
Another vote for Andy @ Vintage Tube Services. 
Full-range Floorstanders: Can you recommend?
Silverline Sonata III's 
SPEAKERS WITH ARCAM CD AND MCINTOSH6900 INTEGRATED
Dynaudio Special 25's 
listening to music in the car
I rarely listen to music in my car. I prefer talk radio when driving, and no, I'm not a supporter of Lush Limbaugh. I prefer listening music from my home system over my car. 
advice re stand mounted speakers
Dynaudio 52SE's. You will need some juice in your amp to get the best out of these.