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Small Floor Standers
tyler freedom f-3. A little over your budget but Ty will probably work with ya.http://tyleracoustics.com/freedom.html 
What is the "D" on a Llano A-200D
Not sure Scot. I have a Llano amp which I think is great, btw. On the front it says Llano Design 200S, which I believe just indicates 'stereo', but also denotes the vintage of the series, as you mention. The name on the back is Kaita, but no refer... 
B&W, Dynaudio, Dali or what else?
Good thread!!You really owe it to yourself to hear a good pair of line sources and line arrays. I would strongly recommend you check out Selah Audio, or wait on the new line speakers that Danny Richie (GR-Research) is designing for AV123, that sho... 
Limited size for bookshelf speakers...help??
AVI XLS3 
Aerial 20T or Proac D100
You are a lucky man. I'm not a huge fan of the Aeriel house sound in the lower levels of the line, but you will like the 20Ts. But I thought Aeriel was out of business at one time not too long ago. Did you just order these through your dealer? Wha... 
Looking for floorstanders in the 7-8K range?
Selah XT8http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1157831907 
I need help choosing my next tube preamp.
Joule Electra 
Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
AV123/GR-Research LS-9s 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
Profit margin depends on what you claim as your 'cost'. I've worked in the energy industry for 20 years, and realize what a joke it is when oil companies say they are only making a 10ยข 'profit' on a $3 gallon of gasoline. It's because they control... 
Low level listening
Good topic; lots of experience and wisdom expressed above. 
Has anyone listened to Legacy speakers?
Many years ago, I worked hard to get my Sig IIIs to satify, from switching preamps, to amps, and finally gave up. Always sounded PRETTY good, just not satisfying. The bass was fast, but couldn't integrate properly with the kevlar mid. Then I thoug... 
Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system?
Get a smooth, warmish fairly high quality interconnect like Music Metre Signature, Harmonic Tech Truthlink, or Luminous Synchestra Sig. 
Speaker Sugestions Wanted $1500 max
Second the Tyler Acoustics F-3 floorstander for what you describe. 
JM Lab Nova Be or Eggleston Savoy?
Outstanding choice you lucky dog. Are the Aerials still being manufactured? 
Best monitor for under $1500?
Try the Morel 8" two way at www.renaudio.com