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B&K Vs. Nuforce, Monarchy, Pass labs X-150
I just acquired a pair of Monarchy SE-100 Delux amps. Very detailed, good bass, nice mids but not as warm as my friends B&K 2220 amp. Depends what you are looking for. 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
Pink Floyd - sort of. I'm not a big tribute band fan. However, I make one exception. I'm going to see Aussie Floyd tribute band on 11/05 in CT. I saw them in 2007, 2008 too. Amazing show. They just about sell out a large venue each time they come ... 
Looking for a new tube preamp
How about Joule or VAC 
Best CD Player HDCD under $1000US
I had a NAD C542. The redbook play back was OK. However, the HDCD playback was almost holographic. I had a pricey Arcam DV-137 with HDCD playback and the NAD sounded far better (HDCD only though). 
Any TAD-150 Signature Fans Still Out There?
I owned one for 2 1/2 years (longest time with the same preamp). It replaced 2 Counterpoint amps, one modded. It also replaced an Audible Illusions Modulus 3. Regarding the TAD - the line stage is very nice, the phono stage not so good though. I e... 
Cheap but decent preamp ???
I just acquired a NAD 7000 receiver locally for just $70.Problem solved. Plus it has preamp outs if I want to use my AMC amp. 
Cheap but decent preamp ???
B&K Pro 10 would be great but doubtful for my budget. 
Cheap but decent preamp ???
How about the Adcom 555 MkII posted on Agon or the Apt Holman preamp? Anyone with experience with these? 
Budget amp for NHT 2.5i - suggestions?
I second B&K. A friend has a ST-2220 (I think) and it sounds darn nice for what he paid. He's running Maggies which are not an easy load and the amp does fine. 
Looking for a compact speaker w/ some low end kick
Check out NHT Classic 3 
good stand speakers with good low end
I have not actualy heard them but have read good reviews, comments - NHT Classic Three 
power amp question
I'm not familar with your Rotel but integrated units sometimes have PREAMP RCA OUTS/IN with jumpers installed. You simply remove the jumpers and insert RCA cables on the PRE AMP outs and run those to the amp you'll purchase.As for amp - are you lo... 
soft dome speakers
I have a pair of QUAD 22L2 (not bookshelf though) and love them considering a cost of $950 shipped. Not harse, yet detailed, and good bottom end for a speaker on this size. I do have Velodyne sub set at the lowest cut over possible but find myself... 
Big haul at local record show
I have a Goodwill, and Salvation Thrift Store in my town. I stop in on the way home from work a few times week. Takes me all of 10 minutes tops. I've acquired hundreds of albums over the past 2 years. I would imagine that some day availability wil... 
Upgrade cdp
I had the NAD C542 - a good player for the money. I now have a JD-100 Lvl 1 Underwood player and love it. Much more musical and engaging. I got mine on Agon used for about $700. Very happy with it an your can tube roll also. Also has head phone ja...