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rotel rb1090 or odyssey stratos mono extremes
The mono exremes with a decent tube pre is hard to beat for under 10k. 
Tube or solid state amp or amps?
Sdcampbell-very well put and true. 
Altos or Utopia
I have the Alto Be and can say they are the best speakers I have heard for under 20K.Of course, they do reveal the sonic deficiencies of the componants used in the system.It is crucial to match everything to your particular tastes.They love a big ... 
Chapter Preface plus?
I had the Preface and can say personally,it is the best preamp I have every heard.I will get my Preface+ within several days and compare sound on my Focal Alto Be. 
Best used amp in the $1500 range
Odessey.Platnium customer service. 
"Absolute best" used speaker for $8-10K
JM Labs/Focal Alto Be.Hi's to die 4. 
Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 999ES
The Upgrade company's Marantz 96000 by David S. 
HDTV & current DVD players - What do WE do?
I just bought a Marantz 9600 and will just wait several years for Hi-Def DVD part 2.In the mean time I am grinning ear to ear with the picture and sound from the non-HD Marantz picture on my Fijitsu 50" and JM LAbs. 
Best DVD for my System
I just bought a Marantz 9600 to go with my Fijitsu 50" Plasma/JM LAbs Alto Be/Chapter Audio Preface+/Hegel H4A.Sounds heavenly. 
New tube preamp
Save your dimes for awhile and get a used DeHavilland Mercury2. 
Best cheaper alternative to McCormack UDP-1?
I also just orderd the Marantz 9600 and will then send it to Dave at The Upgrade Company. 
Cayin A 88-T integrated:The new King of the Hill?
Try Chapter Audio Precis.The US importer also carries the Electrocompaniet and can compare for you. 
Amp s to drive JM Lab Diva Utopia Be
I have the JM Labs Ato Be.I drive them with Chapter Audio gear and also a Hegel 300 watter.And I have heard them with solid state amps and tube pre.Now that was also glorious. 
Phase Linear 3500
Get the NAD C162, even though The Phase helped me in high school. 
hdmi to dvi compatibility
Just get an adapter cable dvi-hdmi.