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Recommend speakers for a large living room
I'm going to through this out there - Shahinian Acoustics "Diapason Ensemble".  They are located not far from you on Long Island.Good Luck, TISH 
Speakers
I don't know, maybe a pair of Legacy Focus? And I still think Vandersteen's are a good idea. 
Trying to find someone with a cable cooker in Metro NY
There's got to be a couple of audiophile clubs in a city that big, see if you can find any and ask them. In some audio clubs members will chip in and buy items like this for all members to use. Maybe you know some guys that would go in partners, t... 
Speakers
+1 on the Vandersteen's. Also check your local "craigslist" to see whats available locally. Nothing better then to hear before buying. 
Speakers
Dude!  You need to give us more info such as price? size of room? what do you listen to?Com'on spill the beans! 
Fosgate FAP V1
Well there's one for sale on e-bay for about $8000.00, watch and see what happens. 
Exploring Preamp options for the Pass XA25
     Hi Coach, With that budget you could get a Supratek Chardonney for $2000., or a Supratek Cabernet for $3000. Do a search here on audiogon and read about their pre's, LOTS of information about them!  I have a Dual Cabernet that I plan on havin... 
...amazed by 15+ year old interconnect...
Hi Geoffkait, All my cables have been cryoed, and burned in on a cable cooker.TISH 
...amazed by 15+ year old interconnect...
Hi insearchofprat,  My whole system is wired with Stage III Concepts- I have Duke and Emperor interconnects, and Emperor speaker cables. Also, Stage II Concepts power cords on my 3 amps in the system (bi-amped with two mono on bottom  and one ster... 
...amazed by 15+ year old interconnect...
All my cables are about 20yrs old and doing just fine.TISH 
How much are AR AR3's worth these days?
Well, A thousand bucks for a pair of non working AR3's is not bad .Because of condition of the boxes you could probably squeeze a few hundred more out of them.Good Luck 
How many amps do you own?
 I have two Decware- SE84CS's (strapped for mono)  and a Decware SE34I.2.Plus a battery powered N.E.W. DCA33 solid state amp. 
Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations
Sonist "Concerto 4's" with 5 watts of tube power. 
Popular new/used SS stereo power amps under $2500?
There's a pair of Monarchy SE 100 deluxe mk II mono amps on the GON here. I know its way below your price range but worth investigating.Good Luck with your search, TISH 
Favorite cover?
The Quicksilver Messenger Sevice's cover of Buffy Sainte Marie's "CODEINE"Love the guitar work!