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Bookshelf vs Floorstand speakers for HT????
I can't think of any in that setup...the advantage may be the other way around because you can match all speakers.Dave 
Help / Comments - New Construction - Sort of...
"I have also requested the entire room be hung with double layers of sheetrock"Double layers of drywall may not be a good idea unless you are going with a double wall. The added drywall will reflect bass back into the room I would think.Short of a... 
Help / Comments - New Construction - Sort of...
Make sure you get a good electrician that understands that he is not paying you to do the job...some of these guys like to do it their way.Your dedicated room will make you a very happy audiophile...congrats.Dave 
Any one heard "The Five Browns"?
I have not...Amazon has some sound-bites for anyone that wants a short listen.http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006HHU5A/103-0231134-9016609?v=glanceDave 
Name some full range speakers.
LOL, yes Bill...they do seem HUGE. Huge is fine with me though...Great system you have there Bill.Dave 
Speakers Against Side Walls
How about some K-horns...directly against two walls.Dave 
Name some full range speakers.
" 20 hz. or below "Your talking BIG speakers and BIG bucks...there are a few exceptions on the big bucks.My VMPS Supertowers have no problem with 17hz and measure -6db at 15hz...the bottom section of the Supertowers are the large VMPS subs.Now, if... 
Krell amps and Tube Preamps - enemies?
Did the pre show up yet Oldpet?Dave 
Center Channel Needed?
I've tried many configurations over the last year...while all sounded pretty good..."with center" is far better as long as the center is a good match with the mains.It's sometimes hard to get a good match because of placement issues so many people... 
Vinyl Reason
It's a great way to explore Classical music for those of us (me) that know little to nothing about it on the cheap. I can buy used near mint albums very near my home in great supply for only a couple bucks...how can you beat that!I also buy older ... 
Used Pre-amp advise please....
Don't know Atjandra888. I really was not trying to say that the SF was better than the CJ...more that I think it's a better match with the components you now have.Adding a smaller amount of tube signature while retaining your amp and speakers fine... 
Used Pre-amp advise please....
IMHO the SFL-2 is the better match for your system (Flavor aside). As Thorman points out...it is the most neutral which I would want in my system if I had the Krell/Dunlavy combo. It also has the balanced outs for your Krell and will be quieter al... 
What is an API upgrade?
Do you mean the APL upgrade?http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=17291Dave 
Best Upgrade you had?
Building a dedicated room and switching to full-range planers (Apogee Duetta Signatures).Smaller but still great...adding a tubed pre-amp as a mate with my SS amp.Dedicated circuts has to be one of my smarter moves also but they were part of my de... 
What are we listening to tonight?
John Scofield>>Up all nightNeal Schon>>>Electric WorldMuddy Waters>>>>Folk SingerDave