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You're probably listening too loud
Trelja, another good post. Bravo! It's not loud volume in it's self that is dangerous, but, loud volume for prolonged times. There are those that seem to listen to their systems nearly all the time. A love of music? Justification of expense? I can... 
You're probably listening too loud
I agree with both points of view, but, more with Trelja's. I find that my home listening is a little lower in volume than what I typicaly hear at live venues, but, louder than what the average Joe plays in his home. I believe that most home listen... 
Most agreed upon best speaker?
Should I hold my breath till you win the lottery? 
Driving 1 ohm
The c-j ss amps are lovely, but not the right tool for the job at hand. 
Most agreed upon best speaker?
Ha! Agree? Ha! 
Amp for passive pre--more power or higher end?
I'm not familiar with your speakers. For a bit more money, you might find a McCormack ss amp or a VTL tube amp that will work well with a passive pre. 
Best integrated to drive vandersteen 2c's
Depending on the amp, that might be a good option too. I was just trying to keep it simple. The more options you'r open too, the greater the opportunity for satisfaction. 
Best integrated to drive vandersteen 2c's
If seperates are a viable option, I strongly reccommend you consider that route. For your Vandy 2's, a used McCormack amp and passive pre would only add one pair of interconnects, and will probably offer better sound, for roughly the same cost as ... 
Floorstanders designed to be against the wall?
Some Linns. 
TacT, Lyngdorf, Audyssey Pre/Pro, PARC?
The newer DAC in the Tact is purported to be much improved over the earlier version. 
Best integrated to drive vandersteen 2c's
Must it be an integrated? 
You know you're an audiophile if--
Despite hours upon hours of moving your speakers to get them just right, you'r tempted to try to get them even more "right". 
More convinced of analog than ever
Tvad, well said. 
The Room, not us, determines our speaker choices
I think one must truly know (1). their total budget, and (2). their room, to choose the right speakers. 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
I strongly suggest you decide on your speakers first!