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Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp
If you still haven't made a decision, please contact me on a Parasound JC1/JC2 option. 
Considering Zu Essence Bookshelf and DeCappo I
The DeCapoi are about the best monitor I have heard. BUT, they are not bookshelf and do require good stands. Contact me if you are interested. 
Question on tube preamp
A Conrad Johnson or BAT would be an improvement. Contact me if you are interested. 
Speaker cable recommendations for B&W 683
I have a pair of Cardas Quadlink 5c, 8 ft single wire that would do the job very well. Contact me if you are interested. I have a set of Zu Ibis jumpers that would beat those brass strips, all below you budgeted price. 
Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp
If you'd like to discuss in more detail, contact me directly through my ads for the Revel Salon2s and the Esoteric X0-5. 
Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp
I have owned many pairs of Maggies over the years and have found that a good SS amp like a Plinius SA100 MkII and a tube preamp like a BAT Vk3iX have been the best match. 
Revel Concerta F12 --- still a respected speaker ?
Hello- Moving from the Vande's to the F12s will be a significant step up. 
Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
Please see my ad for the Revel Salon2. I would deliver/setup for your $14k. 
Name the tube amp in the Lexus commercial
It's a Jolida. It appears to be a JD 502B(RC) depending whether or not is has the remote option. See:http://www.jolida.com/index.php?p=products&category=2&model=17 
MBL speakers
Krell KAV-500i 
How do the Magnepan 1.7's sound
Hey 605hifi, did you hear the 1.7s at CES or elsewhere? 
arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range.
BAT Vk3I 
Jolida 302B
http://www.jolida.com/catalogue/models/jd302b.shtml 
The Vinyl Answer
Here's the link to the article:http://nymag.com/arts/all/indie/52570/ 
Parasound JC 1 or Musical Fidelity KW 550?
Response to MribobI had a dealer demo an a/b comparison for me of the Parasound vs the MBL 8011's...it wasn't close; the mbl's were much tighter; cleaner; smoother; and richer than the Parasound...and run a lot cooler...was not impressed with the ...