tim_j_thomas

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top 5 preamps under $1,200
Check out Van Alstine (www.avahifi.com). A long history of solid products for a good price! 
Bach: Six Suites Unaccompanied For Cello
Not on your list, but I'd recommend checking out Zuill Bailey's recent release. It is fantastic!!! 
Need a speaker for the blues lover...
If you get a chance, check out Fritz' Carbon 7s. I listen to classical, blues, and classic rock. The Carbon 7s do a wonderful job. They run a bit more than $1K, but you might be able to get a demo set from Fritz. He's worth calling. 
Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7
Do you have a local dealer that would let you listen to the Harbeth's? I own the Fritz Carbon 7s, and before that the Totem Arro's. I find the Carbon 7s to be far superior speaker to the Totem's.Of course, you may find the Totem's more preferable.... 
Bookshelf speakers with the good bass.
Check out Fritz (www.fritzspeakers.com). You can read some reviews on Affordable Audio as well as a recent review at http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99646.-Tim 
Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker?
Salk? www.salksound.com -- check out AudioCircle for their forum. 
Moderate Priced Integrated Amp
If you can find a used Van Alstine, I'd recommend that. Perhaps, Frank has something for you. You can check out his site (www.avahifi.com) and give him a call. They are built to last!! 
Full Range Speaker That Can Play Near Boundaries
Duke (audiokinesis) has just released a new speaker that looks like it was designed to meet your needs. They are called Rhythm Prisms and are discussed here: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78557.msg745554;topicseen#new 
Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest?
Rebbi,I am not a professional reviewer -- only a music lover, but was asked to do a review of Fritz Carbon 7s after posting a few comments on audiokarma.org. My review appeared in the December issue of http://www.affordableaudio.org/.In short, for... 
Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest?
Fritz Carbon 7s 
Best speakers for about $2000 a pair
I agree with the Fritz Carbon 7s. With a free in home trial, how can you go wrong giving them a listen? 
Head Phone Amp for Sennheiser HD 580
Look at www.head-fi.org. You'll get lots of recommendations there to fit just about any budget. They also have a fairly active "member sale" forum. 
ProAc vs Totem vs Usher, please comment
I'm not surprised at your findings. I went from Totem Forests to Fritz' Carbon 7s and could not be happier!!! 
PHK record cleaning machine
I've had one for about 6 weeks now and have cleaned ~100 albums. I have no complaints!!! Good product for the price. 
Monitors for $1500-$2000 with NAD320BEE Integrated
Carbon 7s from Fritz (www.fritzspeakers.com). If you search for "fritz" here you'll get some good feedback.