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further to $ 2000. bookshelf speakers
Nola Boxer would be worth a look. Best of luck. 
Surge Protection Advice
Not sure what your budget is, but maybe a used Audience aR2p would be worth looking into although only has two outlets. If you need more outlets you could get a Wiremold L10320 power strip to plug into the aR2p without degrading sound or limiting ... 
Bookshelfs budget is $ 2000.
Think the Harbeth P3 ESR or Nola Boxer would be worth looking into. Both for sale here in your price range. Best of luck. 
What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000
I'm pretty surprised someone was able to get JA Pearls for under 10 grand and is still looking for speakers. I'd be so done. 
Stereo Amp To Match With Magico V3s
Would be most helpful if you tell us what aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you. It would make for much more effective and reasoned recommendations. That said, I agree with Vitus recommendation but doubt you'll find a stereo amp ... 
Quad ESL 57 Midrange in a Box - New ATCs?
I think you'll find that midrange tough to match if it pushes your buttons. I'd stick with ATC if I were you as there's probably a good chance for disappointment with other brands especially in the midrange. From the reviews I've read it seems lik... 
Transparent Stereo From Surround Preamp/Processor
If stereo is important I see no reason to not have a stereo pre unless you physically can't fit one into your system. You can run the front L/R pre outs from the prepro into an HT bypass or spare input on the stereo pre and change between stereo a... 
cable reviews?
First I think you need to identify what in particular you'd like to improve with new cables. This would also help greatly with recommendations here by the way. Then use reviews to help narrow down your search to those products that tend to have th... 
Power blackouts - problem for tube amp & speakers
If I were in your situation and for peace of mind I'd invest in a power conditioner that offers power regulation and battery backup that could keep your system powered until the generator kicks in. In those types of areas in addition to power outa... 
Bel Canto dac 3.5VB vs 47 lab progression gemini
That's obviously why you fit in here so well. 
Krell S300i vs Hegel H100 vs Parasound
Using an external DAC or not doesn't really have anything to do with speaker EQ, room correction, etc. If you don't have a well-designed and treated dedicated audio room I think speaker/room correction is one of if not the most significant and cos... 
Bel Canto dac 3.5VB vs 47 lab progression gemini
Please keep us posted on what you find. Did you get a 3.5VB? 
Krell S300i vs Hegel H100 vs Parasound
How much higher is hard to say since it's so subjective. I just think you've got excellent speakers that would justify and greatly benefit from higher quality amplification. And if they're rated at 4 Ohms it's a good bet they drop below that in at... 
Krell S300i vs Hegel H100 vs Parasound
Agree with Paraneer you made the right choice and congrats. Given your preferences I'd recommend the Hegel over the Krell. If you read the reviews the Krell excels in power and control and from the mids on down, but since you don't listen all that... 
Bel Canto dac 3.5VB vs 47 lab progression gemini
Agree with Charles that less can absolutely be more, and I think that can be especially true with DACs. I too have a very minimalist DAC with high parts quality (EVS Millenium DAC -- open the hood and you see very little in there) that has more th...