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Is my setup mid-fi or hi-fi?
As Sean so eloquently stated,if you have money in the pocket....actually your deep enough with what you have,NOW you could try some organics or seating positions for a different kind of upgrade,YMMV...Bob 
Please recommend some active speakers
KRK systems,they used to be in LA,good luck,Bob 
Looking to start over. How do you think this sound
It sounds good.Might I recommend Reference Audio Mods for a source costing 750 that will make you very happy,check it out and best of luck,Bob 
How much power for Merlin VSM speakers?
From powerful[Counterpoint,Ayre] down to 40 a side Rega,the sound is excellent in this 13x22 room.Great,un-demanding speakers,lots of fun , experimenting,everything is working with these so far....keep on truckin,Bob.....and,yes,I am extremely bia... 
Advice on choosing speakers
Go for some Merlin VSM-MM's,maybe 5K used,I've used an Ayre V5x,Berning ZH270,Counterpoint and a 40watt Rega integrated.They sounded really good with all those amps.Some speakers will drive you amp-crazy and are very dependant for current/voltage ... 
how do horn's work?
Good one Bignerd...Bob 
Zobel network
I am not a techie,but a real good amp designer in So Cal said a few months back,he does not like what they do in amps with regards to the sound coming out of the speakers.Just an opinion of course...Bob 
Why are there so many Stealth Indra for sale now
How about sheer coincidence?When I worked at the HD dealership wrenching 40hrs a week,their would be like 4-5 clutch problems come in and then you wouldn't see one for 3 weeks.Or 6 base gasket leaks,then,none for 10 days...we used to laugh,but I d... 
Cheap Backup Amp Needed
Second the Belles or the Bryston,good sounding,easy to sell..Bob 
Bryston 3bsst Vs. Coda 11
Dont think twice, stay with Bryston.Good luck,Bob 
Best monitor for bookcase ?
Add KRK Systems to your list,they have active and passive and sound very good...Bob 
Overseas Shipping Of Amplifier; Anything Special?
Be sure to build or buy 1/2" or 3/4" crate,rein-forced with 1x1 minimum or 2x4 in the corners,good luck,Bob 
Help me choose
I would agree with above post.You can buy used here too,its a little different than ebay.....Bob 
Which speaker should I buy? Please help.
Get some Merlins VSM-MM and dont look back.Incredible at any price.Talk to Bobby at Merlin,good luck....Bob 
MERLIN.....Thank You.
Lucky you,my VSM-MM's are coming around after a couple hundred hours and are terrific.I dont notice a diff with the BAM on AC or Batt...the little jumpers you put on the back I have tried with and without to no diff sound ,yet? I have listened to ...