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Warm, Lush Laid-Back Smaller Floor Standers?
30'x90'x12', I would not be looking at stand mounts. I use Elac Vela BS 403 and my room is 24'x25' size. My 803 sound better in the room. But I like 403 in here more.  
What amps are out there that are Class A, 50 wpc into 8 ohms?
Great list gentlemen.  Of the list, I'll take the Luxman any day, and I dont need 50W or greater.  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
This is a question that will give you infinity answers.  What one person thinks is good, the other will justify that its not due to the looks, price or specs.  The Schiit Freya + or Saga  brings excellent value as a pre amp costing less than $1k. ... 
Thiel CS 2.4 Amplifier Pairing
@jazzman7 The Coda CSIB will move the Thiels with ease.given those specs.   Thanks for sharing your input.  Have you had any issues with the midrange driver needing replacement?  
Considering Zu Dirty Weekend over my current B&w 702s2
The Zu DW and B&W are two different sound.  The Zu are dynamic and lively vs B&W warm sound.  Zu is best match with tube amps like @rar1 stated with the Prima Luna.  The Zu D&W is a 12ohm speaker that needs little to drive them. One sy... 
Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers
I think with the 4 subs you have, your choice for standmounts can be endless as you'll have no issues with the low bass. I'm using Elacs Vela BS 403 with no sub. Whats the budget?  
Thiel CS 2.4 Amplifier Pairing
@jazzman7 , both Yamaha are 2ohm stable with no issues I believe. I just have not read any users with Yamaha amps on Thiel.  I would consider integrated but wasn't sure the power would be suffice.  Japanese usually don't carry the heft in sound li... 
Integrated amp recommendation
Outlaw 2160 is at a good price point at $600-$700  
How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers?
Tough question to answer. Keep the EQ out of site.  
Schiit Freya +
I owmed it for a year. Very good pre-amp for the price, sound is warm and engaging.  Itubes get really hot along with the machine as others said.  If you plan to tube roll, the socket might be pulled or potential.damage to the sockets.  Its defina... 
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
Tube amps to.me.sound more holographic. I prefer SS more.  
To pricey
I have 803 Nautilus for quite some time now, upgrading to the D verions with the Diamond Tweeter should be better for sure, but it will come at a cost.  I've found the B&W sound to be warm and netrual and not bright sounding.  They are very de... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
it all depends who you ask?  to a wealthy person, $40k will not mean much to someone.  to a middle class indvidual, he may be able to afford it, but wil rationalize and think what the $40k can do for himself and his family.   now for the question... 
NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier: Best Amp Ever Bench Tested?!?
Always have a soft spot for NAD, equipment brings good dynamics.  They make my speakers sound lively.  
Does dose anyone see these speakers in real?
Where did they spend the remaining $4,997,000 on?