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Rega TT Owners - P3-P5-P7
Hi Vladimir, thanks for pointing me to Groovetracer! 
Oppo 83se vs Oppo 8e se nuforce
The Nufroce version has not been getting great reviews. Most reviewers are claiming that it's not worth the extra $$$ over the original OPPO version. 
Dac preamp for Linn 350A
Bryston B26DA + Bryston MPS2 External Power Supply. The Bryston pre-amp is configured with Balanced Audio Outputs (XLR) since the Linn Klimax 350A require a balanced conenction.Dpon't forget to also include the optional Bryston BR-2 remote control... 
great bookshelf speakers vs 12-18 k floor speakers
Linn Akurate 212 Speakers:http://www.avhub.com.au/index.php/Product-Reviews/Hi-Fi/linn-akurate-212-loudspeakers.html 
Cable Recommendations for Entry Level
Not entry-level but extremely affordable are the cables from Signal Cable (USA). These offer excellent bang-for-the-buck value!http://signalcable.com/products.html 
Phono stages under 800 to compete with ARC PH3
Have a look at the Ray Samuel Audio (RSA) F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM phonostage.Excellent reviews, battery operated and all adjustments are via external knobs.I compared it to the Nagra BPS and preferred the F-117, so I bought one!Don't be fooled by it... 
Short piece of spk wire sustitute for spk link?
Why not try bi-wiring instead of replacing the speaker links with short speaker wires?I'm using the Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables (bi-wire configuration) and they're great!http://signalcable.com/ultraspeaker.html 
Front port vs Rear port
Yes, front ported speakers will definitely make a difference in a smaller room.As an example the Linn Majik 109 speakers (front ported) were originally designed for small Japanese appartments. A friend of mine has these inside a bookshelf (1-2" re... 
Best Phono solid state under 2K?
Ray Samuels Audio (RSA) F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM phono pre-amp.Don't let the size or price fool you, it's an amazing phono pre-amp!http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/f-117 
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono
The rest of my system is an all Linn stereo music system which includes the Linn Akurate Kontrol pre-amp.For ICs, I use the Linn black unbalanced interconnects. 
Good Clamp for VPI HW-19?
The VPI HR-X Stainless Steel Center Weight works very well but retails for $150.00 US. 
Duevel Loudspeakers
I heard a pair of Duevel Planets which sounded really nice in the dealer's listening room. However, in my own listening room they didn't perform very well. The dealer told me that since these speakers rely heavily of room bounderies, they need to ... 
What speaker for being close to rear wall?
Another option would be the Totem "on wall" (Tribe series) speakers.I heard the Tribe V series with a Tribe Sub and they sounded amazing!http://totemacoustic.com/english/hi-fi/on-wall/ 
What speaker for being close to rear wall?
Linn Majik 109 work great close to rear wall.Stereophile Review:http://www.stereophile.com/content/linn-majik-109-loudspeakerAccording to the reviewer:"Another unusual aspect of the 109 is that the 2K array is mounted on a dedicated cast-alloy cha... 
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono
So far, I found the best settings to be exactly what you're using (halfway down on gain, 100 ohms).