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Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
I second the Tyler Acoustics...I own the Tyler Woodmere II's...Very nice workmanship and quality built...plus very kind to the eye and great wife approval, they are very musically pleasing as well...Work both for HT and 2 channel in my setup...Ty ... 
b&k reference 200.7 price?
I have found no sonic differences in the bi-wire mode...As long as you have good connection between your binding posts, jump them with your jump plates or wire. I have found a good sonic difference when I bi-amped my B&W's and I would consider... 
b&k reference 200.7 price?
BillMy system is a mix at the moment. Mostly 2 channel, but still go to Home Theater from time to time especially for a few choice DVD concerts. My B&K drives my other external speakers via the Pioneer Elite SSP..Side surrounds, Center Channel... 
b&k reference 200.7 price?
If all channels work..$1k is ideal....I got mine around that price and have been satisfied with my purchase. Your 804's will love you. 
amp for b&w 804 "s" with htm4 "s" 200 watts....
As explained before a secondary amp will relieve your Pioneer of power duties to your speakers...The a/b route will be your best choice which are most amplifiers in todays market and your budget. If you don't listen to your movies and music to lou... 
Tube vs SS vs Digital
Minorl has given you the best advice I have seen in a while in any forum...There are always tidbits of this and never into this amount of detail and honesty. ...And its true and should be seriously considered...We all have gone on the merry go aro... 
Best tubed full-function preamp with remote
Mofi...Look to be a few versions/makers/year of the Mullard....any particular version/maker/year I should consider or steer clear of..ThanksAnd yes...I got a pair of the Amperex...nice as well, but it seems my preference was the tung sol 5687s due... 
Best tubed full-function preamp with remote
Mofi....Would that also be the same for the SWL 9.0 tube rectified power supply tube??? The one inserted in mine was a Sovetec...curious to know if the Mullard would be of any significant difference.Sorry for going off topic for a second folks... 
Best tubed full-function preamp with remote
Mofi??? what would you change the 5AR4 to??? and reason for doing so...thanks 
amp for b&w 804 "s" with htm4 "s" 200 watts....
Classe will be in the $2K range for the amount of power you need...they are also mostly a/b amperage...As you read about the different classes of amps the chatter is mostly for the music side and does not really benefit those who wish to run home ... 
Kimber, Signal or Blue Jeans?
I got my cables from Blue Jeans and happy with them so far...I am sure that there are way better cables but for less than $150 on two 12 ft runs of the Canare 4S11 bi wire, just hard to pass up.. 
2012 Discoveries
Try a copy of the new release from Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead drummer)new band The Mickey Hart Band "Mysterium Tremendum" Its very nice and strong and will take your speakers and system for a ride...give it a listen 
amp for b&w 804 "s" with htm4 "s" 200 watts....
This would be perfect and the right amount of juice for you and for sale from a reputable seller for $600 here on AudiogonB&K Reference 4430 200 watts x 3 channels power amp 
amp for b&w 804 "s" with htm4 "s" 200 watts....
Used B&K's from $900 - $1200 
Speaker cables for 4 ohm speakers
Newbee...thanks for the assistance...this helped clarify what I was experiencing....yeah my modwright and the b&k amp is a very nice combo...decisions decisions decisions