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advice before my head explodes...
For speakers you could hardly go wrong with Paradigms or B&W. Several pairs of B&W 601/2 on the Gon right now. However, you should really check out NORH as well (Norh.com) Their HT (great for stereo as well) 4.0 and 5.1 speakers, always a ... 
kt-88 or 6550 that is the question ?
Go to Audioasylum.com (tubes). Those guys know everything about every tube anybody thought about making. 
Audiogon Arnie & Rod M., AA Kudos by STPH.
Way to go guys! 
Best 5 engineered rock albums?
Actually looking at the entire post-performance process. We can disagree on music but who likes to listen to unintentional mud? I am a Who *freak*, but the greatest rock albums of all times (IMHO)"Who's Next", is a production disaster. 
Best 5 engineered rock albums?
Actually, I was looking for original releases rather than re-mastered, but this is interesting as well. 
Speaker Cables, One side longer- bad idea?
Great thought piece. Where can I get a yard stick marked in nanometers? I'am sure a silver stick would measure with more sonic accuracy. 
Which HT Receiver would you buy?
I would buy a Harmon-Kardon Signature 2.0 preamp/controller and Signature 5 channel amp. from J&R in NYC. They have factory re3conditioned and guaranteed units for @ $700.00 that retail for over $5,000. I got set and could not be more pleased ... 
Speaker cable for 25' run flat/small for under carpet ??
Try Audioquest F-18. On sale at AudioAdvisor for .97 a foot. Good cable and you can't beat the price. 
what do you think about SONY's XBR direct view TVs?
I second Perfectimage. I had the power supply on a two year old XBR go bad and it took Sony over 7 weeks to get a new power supply (plus it cost a bloody fortune).Good product,lousy service.Zorpman 
best preamp under 500 for cheap, poor student
Look on E-bay for a Dynaco PAS 3. Tube wonder with phono stage. Very sweet  
Best used 5 channels amp. for both music and movies
Who needs used? J&R in N.Y.C. has Harmon-Kardon 2.1 Signature Amps. (reconditioned-2 yr. Factory warranty) for $499.00 (MSRP @$1600). 5X100 wpcZorpman