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Need a solid surge protector that’s non-current limiting.
The Puritan's are supposed to be very good   
Is it better to get dedicated monoblocks instead of bridging stereo paired amps?
Yes it is. Separate power supplies.  
repair restore classe ca300
Deltronics in Chicago repaired my Classe SSP800 and they did a great job.   
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
@ronboco   That is their flagship model. Depending on your room size, you may not need to go that high. All F&F's down to the 170's kick arse. Each model that goes up, kicks a little more ass and has more bass. The 570's and 670's are the swe... 
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
Fischer & Fischer. The only speaker as good is Rockport. But those are 3x more expensive.   
Looking for new speaker cables
Townshend Audio F-1 Fractals cannot be beat. And fairly priced.   
Class d amplification
Atma-sphere makes a very good amp. The designer is very smart. But I would still get a Jeff Rowland Class AB or Donizetti before a class D. Class D cannot outperform a great AB amp.   
Class d amplification
A good Class D will never sound as good as a good class AB.   
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Glass always.  
Best Audiophile Album in terms of Dynamic Range and Mastering Quality?
Probably something from David Chesky. His new audiophile masters stuff probably too.  
Best affordable Linear Power Stage
S Booster  
Standmount speaker suggestion
Fischer & Fischer SN 70's.   
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
Skip a preamp. It's an expensive volume control and most likely yes, it will color t the sound.  But a good DAC with a quality analog volume control and you're set. Audio Analog, Meitner and Playback Designs make such DAC's.   
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue  
One box solution
I hear ya.I guess you gotta do the get up cost/benefit equation!