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Best used DVD Player...Not interested in Blue R...
Ditto...Denons!!! If you don't need HDMI, very tough to beat and very affordable on the used market. 
Tube amp - which speaker tap to use?
CORRECTION...initial post should read "...with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms but a MINIMUM impedance of 4 ohms."John,Thanks for the reply - so there is no technical reason to use one or the other? I can't hurt anything, can I? Thanks. 
Front ported speakers recommendation
JM Lab/Focal speakers should be on your audition list. Good luck! 
Cambridge Audio 640p vs. ??? - outcome?
Thanks - I digested the PFM posts and was looking for some additional comparisons. I did get some good comparisons there since I have some history w/ Naim phono gear. 
Who still repairs Naim Nait 1 integrateds?
There is an ad on ebay offering service to older Naim kit. Somewhere in Washington I believe. 
Jazz trombone anyone?
All the above, plus...Urbie Green, Frank Rosolino, Al Grey, Slide Hampton, Bob Brookmeyer, Rob McConnell, Andy Martin, Jim Pugh, Jimmy Knepper, Bill Watrous...just to get you started...many, many more! Enjoy! 
Difference between Shure E3 and E3c?
No difference except color and packaging. "C" denotes Consumer as opposed to Professional.E3s can be driven by a Nano but will sound MUCH better with a headphone amp (try www.headroom.com).Good luck. 
denon 2900 or denon 2910
2900...problematic? Please elaborate. Thanks. 
NAD PP2 or PRO-JECT PHONO BOX II
Six of one, half-dozen of the other. Both in the same league. Good luck. 
Will superior earphones matter with my Nano
The farther you go up the headphone/earphone chain you will likely require an external headphone amp of some sort (e.g., any from Headroom) to take advantage of any improved sound reproduction capabilities. You would also be urged to rip using a l... 
Integrated or Separates on a budget
Creek 5350 is well-thought-of piece that will drive 2 sets of speakers. You can find one for  
Suggestion for speakers 1k Arcam/Rega/Bryston
Look into the PSB Stratus line. Nice synergy with Bryston power. Great deals to be had on the used market! 
1K used, full range and decent looking
PSB Stratus Gold (i). 
do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals?
As long as the copy is a "bit-for-bit" copy, then, yes, it would sound identical. You run into trouble when you rip a CD onto a hard drive as a compressed file (mp3) and then burn an audio CD later...once data is compressed fidelity is lost forever. 
Where I can find acoustically clear foam?
Guilford of Maine - http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/products/fabrics/guilford.asp