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Best "small footprint" speaker between $600-1000
Good luck finding a clean pair of Kestrels at a reasonable price. 
Best "small footprint" speaker between $600-1000
If you are considering monitor speakers on stands the Green Mountain Audio Europa and Von Schweikert VR-1 are overachievers. You can buy either speaker used in the $500 price range. 
Armoire between speakers
An armoire is a large cabinet. I have never heard of a small armoire. You can drape blankets or other material over the armoire, but you will still have an object between the speakers causing a negative effect. The fact that the speakers cannot ex... 
Interconnects for cd player
You might want to give Siltech a try. 
Armoire between speakers
The difference will be dramatic. You have no idea what you are missing. 
What would be the best int. amp for Totem Model 1?
I had Totem Model Ones when they were first introduced. I ran them with a 100 watt Krell and they were not over powered. The Model Ones need a lot of power to sound their best. 
Why do i hear a thud when i shut down the system?
I have owned Vandersteen subwoofers with an Audio Research Classic 60 and never had a turn off thump. Amthanh, Vandersteen subwoofers do not connect to the preamp out. They connect to the outputs on the amplifier. 
Mono blocks that can provide that golden sound...
Problem solved. 
Muddy Waters Folk Singer
This is one of those great natural sounding recordings. It sounds amazing on the Mobile Fidelity CD also. 
Mono blocks that can provide that golden sound...
Rampage60, Then I guess your only option is to turn your amps on and go do something else for a couple of hours. I find it interesting that you own $22,000 amplifiers and your electric bill is an issue. 
Best new tube amp under $1500?
I agree with Mapman. 87db, 4 ohm "nominal" impedance and 10" woofer in a sealed enclosure means a much more expensive tube amplifier. "I'd like the amp to possess as much SS-like dynamics and bass control as possible for the money." I have typical... 
Mono blocks that can provide that golden sound...
Rampage60, I believe your amplifiers should have a standby mode. 
Is a DAC still needed?
It depends on what CD player you have. 
Interesting video to share.....been there?
Vinyl would never work for this guy. 
Looking to get the best sound I can
I agree with Audiolui. It is easy to over dampen a room which can push your power requirement way up or you are increasing the volume to recover something you miss in the sound due to upsetting the tonal balance.