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Looking for floorstanders in the 7-8K range?
Check out Focus Audio FS888 floorstanders. I have the FS788 version and they are excellent 
decent universal player on beer budget??
what kind of beer? 
Is AES/EBU digital cable/connection all that?
Yes. Surprisingly better. 
Focus Audio Master two's or three's
I have heard both. Master 2 was awesome and the reviewer is spot-on. Electronics were all solid state, but sound was still musical and engaging. BIG sound! I've heard much more expensive speakers (>$40K) that I thought were better and less expe... 
Another Dealer sets the Bar LOW
There is a BIG difference between a company offering a money-back-guarantee when selling a new product, and a retailer offering a non-returnable discounted price on an inventory clearance item.On a side note, the dealer I work with most does not a... 
Another Dealer sets the Bar LOW
I have never seen a situation where a sale made during inventory clearance (eg. selling the last pair of a discontinued model) allowed for a customer return in any industry. Blows me away that anyone would think they could return something like that. 
What's The Word On The Street? Bel Canto Ref 1000
Check out the power specs for those 888 a piece amps. The Bel Canto Ref1000 is 500w into 8ohms and are $2200 a piece. The BC M300 is 150w into 8ohms and are $1200 a piece. 
Best MONITORS availables
I got the Focus FS688 recently and couldn't be happier 
Best Integrated for Sonus Faber
Blue Circle NSCS (ss) or FtTH (hybrid). BC gear sounds great with SF Cremonas. 
best sounding small speakers
Focus Audio FS-688. Bought a pair a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier. 
Speakers in the range of $3 to $4.5k per pair?
Focus Audio FS-78SE. They retail for $3500 and would match with your Rotel gear very well. I just bought a pair of the FS-688 monitors and love them. 
Hyperion HPS 938 vs Thiel cs2.4
I still don't understand the hype around the Hyperions. I think the Thiels blow them away. 
Please Reccomend Good speakers for $2000 - $2500
In my opinion, there is no better small room speaker in your price range than the Focus Audio FS-68SE. Very small speakers that can produce a very big sound. Incredibly well-balanced, and high frequency performance to die for. Would be an excellen... 
Intregrated Amp for Thiel 2.4 s
Check out the new Blue Circle integrated. 110wpc solid state, very tube-like in sound. Would be a great match with Thiels. Heard it at HE2005 and thought it was one of the best sounds in show (paired with Focus Audio FS78 speakers) 
NY HE Speaker Standouts
Focus FS78, Von Schweikert VR-4jr were the standout speakers to me.