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These seem a bit pricey $$$
People spend hundreds of dollars on a bottle of wine. Not me, but some do. Up to them. 
BEST SPEAKERS AT A REASONABLE PRICE
RBH 
What are the best Room Accustic Treaments members have found?
If aesthetics are not a priority and you can live with the look of unfinished foam this is an inexpensive possibility:http://www.nextacoustics.com/  
Do you guys like Adele's music?
I'm an Adele fan- and she has a lot of them.Her album 21 is the ninth best selling album in history, and on a list of the top 25 top selling albums it is the only one recorded in the past 10 years and one of just two that make the list that where ... 
Music lover or audiophile?
Music lover first- which is why much of my music listening is now blu ray concerts in full surround sound and big screen visuals. I have had a very audiophile oriented system (VPI turntable and record cleaner, bi amplification etc) that I listened... 
How far have ss amps really come in the last twenty years?
A perfectly designed and built amplifier would have no discernible sound- it would simply amplify what it was fed. While I agree many amplifiers sound different, they all should sound the same if done right.  
Proac Tablette 10 Signature
Tried the Tablette's 35 years ago. Too bright for my tastes. Maybe they have changed and maybe the right tube amplifier would help, but after a few months I sold them. 
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
It's possible that a very close lightning strike will get past anything:  http://stormhighway.com/surge_protectors_ups_lightning_protection_myth.php  
Product purchasing decisions based on manufacturer’s proximity
Bought Symdex speakers once because they where close enough that I could demo them with the builder. 
Should an amp have a "personality"?
Why would/should an amplifier do anything more than amplify? 
Ugrade-itis - is there a cure?
After 40 years of upgrading I'm pretty comfortable with my current system. 
Reasonable but not outragious interconnects
I see one other comment for SVS. I have been using these for about 3 months and really like them. 
How many brands use own drivers?
RBH 
Kids during audition - aaaaagh!!
Lots of people don't understand a $50 bottle of wine either. Just stop expecting other people to understand your appreciation of your system. 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
KLH Towers in the 70'sITC 1ProAc TablettesCelestion SL 600Symdex Sigma/OmegaRBH 1266The only ones I wouldn't do again where the Tablettes- a bit bright.