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Amp to Add Dynamics & Detail to 'Polite' Speakers
I'm pretty sure I saw a few Krell KAV 250's listed here. I used to have one and liked it very much. It should easily do what you are asking. You can get one for a lot less than your max budget. 
emotiva mono block amps any good?
I haven't listened to anything by Emotiva but most of the people here who have recommend them highly. Definitely worth looking into. 
When is it to hot to cut the grass?
Flit the mower over and try to make a turntable out of it. Just watch your fingers. 
Cambridge Topaz AM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo
"07-15-13: ToxicwaterfrontMy current amp is a NADC315BEE, but unfortunately the (non-detachable) power cord doesn't work anymore!"You can probably fix that yourself. Open it up and have a look. 
Where to go from Rogue M-150 amps?
"07-15-13: Saki70Techguy0192 ;How do the Rogues better the Quicksilvers ?"What model Quicksilver's? More than 1 has come up here. 
progress?
I think I see what you are saying. It is a very interesting problem. I don't know that the answer is, but I'll make a couple guesses.My first guess is that the older TT's may have been designed for DJ's or other commercial (non home) uses. For exa... 
Poor recordings that are now great.
Is it possible that the improved sound quality you are talking about is because your TNT200's were rebuilt? Maybe the recordings are not as bad as you think. 
progress?
"I have had turntables from VPI, Project, Music Hall, Rega (3) priced from $1000 to $3000 which look silly when trying to play the 1812 Telarc cannons! This is progress?"When you say look silly can you be more specific? Is this a sound quality issue? 
Avantgarde Duo owners in NYC?
Are there currently any dealers? I know Stereo Exchange used to sell them. 
Reverse polarity
Your speaker cables may be labelled improperly. Also, try this; listen to a song that normally has the vocals as a centre image in between your speakers. Is it still in the same place? 
Cambridge Topaz AM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo
The most important piece in all this will be the phono section. I would get the Cambridge 551p phono stage and a Cambridge AM10. If that puts you over budget, buy the 551p and drop down to the Cambridge Sonata AR30. 
Behringer DEQ2496 as EQ Only?
I'm not sure I fully understand everything you are asking, but as far as using your Zodiac DAC goes, as long as you keep the signal digital until you get to the dac, you'll be OK. You won't be touching the dac in your eq. With regards to the Tosli... 
Is an OPPO BDP 95 the best cdp/dac under $1k
Really, the only one who can make that decision is you. I know the Oppo is a top choice for audiophiles in this price range. Will you be using it to play just CD's, or do you need other formats as well? 
Selling old, going digital direct ?
"Might lose sound but I'm 68 and there's big difference in weight."What are you doing with your system, putting it away after each use? Just leave it on the rack and let it support the weight.If it were my system to upgrade, I would keep the Quick... 
Need help Which cables for B&W Matrix HT???
I had the 802's and the HTM myself. I had an awful time dealing with the tweeters. Are you having the same issues? I have a Rowland 112. I think your integrated has the same amp. That's a very good match for those tweeters. What are your expectati...