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Which processor should I use Onkyo 876/Oppo 83
Why not try both? Connect an HDMI cable from the Oppo to the Onkyo, and also connect multichannel analog audio connections, and switch between them to find out which works best with your particular combination of components.Michael 
Newsed int amp - Creek, Music Hall, Linn?
All of the integrateds you mentioned are good values for the money. I can personally attest, however, to the Music Hall Mambo's performance (I haven't heard the 25.2). It should work well with your Paradigms, and you are not likely to find it brig... 
Small mono tube amps...do any exist?
I second the Quicksilvers. Also consider AES Six-packs and Audio Valve.Michael 
california audio labs aria mk3 - opinions?
I heard one a few years ago and thought it sounded OK but somewhat dark and closed-in. I definitely preferred my CAL Alpha DAC, as well as other budget CD players of the time such as the Music Hall CD-25 and one of the Denon's (I don't remember wh... 
Bookshelf Speaker question
Muzikat, I disagree with your assertion that high-sensitivity bookshelves aren't possible. Look at a Coincident Triumph UHS for an example. (This is one that I could recommend to the original poster, actually).What kind of music do you tend to lis... 
Turntable in $155-2500 range
I hate to be the contrarian in the group, but what is it that you don't like about your KAB Technics? Your table is an excellent value turntable that will accommodate a reasonable range of cartridges and is built to last. Perhaps you could get mor... 
Your fav online resource for high end gear is....
I second Kurt Tank's response of yourself, friends, Audiogon, and magazines in that order.Michael 
interested in exploring classical
My interest in classical music started with getting student rush tickets at my local orchestra. From the first concert, I was hooked. I also agree with prior posters about listening to either FM or Internet classical radio (and some cable TV provi... 
SS Amps that are NOT warm and euphonic ?
Innersound ESL-300. It is very transparent and powerful.Michael 
Next step: tube pre or tube power amp?
For your situation I support the suggestion for the tube amp. I've tried all SS/tube pre/amp combinations, and my favorite was the SS pre/tube amp combo I had until a few years ago. I observed a bigger change in the sound (for the better) with the... 
Budget DVD Player Recommendation
I love my Oppo DV-983H. It's solidly built, has good audio, and the best upscaling video quality of any DVD player I've owned.Michael 
very detailed bookshelf monitor around $700 used
Try the von schweikert VR-1. It's great for detail and clarity, and works well at low volumes.Michael 
Which songs/albums take you back to college?
I left for college with 2 suitcases, and in there were 2 CD's in those suitcases:1) U2 -- The Joshua Tree2) REM -- GreenAnd a couple albums/songs that were most memorable for me in college:3) Pearl Jam -- Ten4) Sir Mix a lot: Baby Got BackMichael 
Music Management Software 2009 ??
I use MediaMonkey to rip my CD's to FLAC, then use the Slimserver software to my Squeezeboxes for managing and playing the music from there. The process works great. MediaMonkey is pretty good for organization, but since I play the music through m... 
Symphony box set recommendations
For the Dvorak symphonies try the one with Istvan Kertesz and the London Symphony Orchestra. They were recorded in the 1960's but the sound quality and performance is excellent.Michael