pthai

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The under 10K speaker
I would add Wilson Benesch ACT to your list. I heard both the Sophia and it left an impression on me but when I got to hear the ACT, it did everything just a little better.Phil. 
compare Primare DVD/CD to marantz or other
Get a used Faroudja NRS DCS. Used on Audiogon for around 2500-$3000. Awesome color and very vivid and exceptional surround sound for movies. I assume you are more into video than audio although it's CD play back is pretty great. 
help me spend money-which high end speakers?
Wilson Benesch CHIMERA. Looks and sound great. 
2 DD12's vs. 1 DD18
I had tried both ways exactly what you are doing and similar room size as well. Two DD 12 is much better and that's what I have now. 
Need help choosing spkrs I've never heard
Ditto what the other guys are saying about auditioning. You must add Wilson Benesch Act to this list if it's within your budget. They are a piece of art and perform just the way you described above. 
looking for new speaker suggestions and advice
Do yourself a huge favor and audition the Wilson Benesch ACT as well. They mate very well with Mark Levinson amps. 
A DVD/TV question
Before the movie starts, go to main menu and click on setup on the dvd and tell it you are on 2 channel audio not 5.1 channel. That should do it. 
Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music
A bit more money but Chord 8000R is an awesome Pre'Pro. Very hard to find used because anyone who has it doesn't want to give it up. Good luck. 
the right speakers
If you can get a an audition with Wilson Benesch line, do your self a favorite. A pair of WB Discovery or Curve used is about $5500 but is hard to find. Ditto what Warnerwh said. It is a very subjective thing finding a pair of speakers you love. H... 
Tri Vista looking for some new speakers
I would definitely add Wilson benesch ACT or Curve to your list. I had B & W 803 NOT THE "D" SERIES, Wilson Benesch blew them out of the water. I own the ACT now and think that they are a great pair of speakers. Not many for resale but if you ... 
Dream Processor
Chord DSP 8000 or 8000R will blow you a way if you can find one to audition. 
Processor/Preamp Recommendation
Look into the Chord DSP 8000 R. 
Help me pick the right monitor
Wilson Benesch Discovery. Awesome finish and great sound quality. 
S.F. Cremona vs Wilson Benesch Curves
I heard them both recently. I like the Cremonas built (wood finish) and size (Curves is shorter). The Curves is very nicely built as well. It maybe small for floorstander but it did not lack in sound stage. I was amazed by the amount of music comi... 
Please help me on a speaker selection
There is a pair of the original Wilson Benesch ACT ONE just listed for $6000. I have a new pair and absolutely love them. I am not the person who selling the speakers but I do think very highly of WB.