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Basic audio info book?
Robert Harley's books, too...http://hifibooks.com/ 
Speakers with wide listening window
Totem speakers are designed with very wide dispersion characteristics in both horizontal and vertical axes.One of the larger models may do a good job in your [large!] room. 
Chicks With Guitars
Kaki King for sure...Susan Tedeshi, too...add Orianthi!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKHthNMoMzA&feature=related 
Help me build a fine PC sound system
At work, I use a Toshiba Laptop w/ iTunes > USB > PS Audio DL III > Audioengine A5s and am very happy....add a preamp and powered subwoofer if needed.Good luck! 
Personal Tuner Evolution
Kenwood KT-815Sansui TU-717Yamaha CR-840 (receiver)Denon TU-767Sony XDRF1HDFavorite - Sansui! Sounds spectacular and green-ish dial goes great with green lights on Naim gear : ) 
best sounding integrated for under 2500.00
Going back to the original question...and budget.The PSB Stratus Gold speakers need some juice to sound their best. They are a nominal 4 ohm load with dips below 3 ohms - while many of the integrateds here are, in fact, fine machines, they are not... 
best sounding integrated for under 2500.00
I am actually in the exact same position as the OP (PSB Goldi) - would the collective community here consider MF A308 or A5 to be decent candidates?If not, why? 
Great and well-recorded jazz on CD
Sonny Rollins - Way Out WestCharles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um...so many from which to choose : ) 
TOP 5 CD OR LP LISTENED MOST TO IN LAST 3 YEARS ?
Porcupine Tree - In AbsentiaDire Straits - On Every StreetChicago - Chicago XTower of Power - Soul VaccinationRoger Waters - Amused To Death 
Best of luck to Brian Kyle of Xtreme Cables
I don't know you, Brian, but all the best, my friend! 
Energy RC-10's and tube amps
Agree w/ the above poster...my RC10s were much better driven with a Naim Nait5 (SS) than with a Cayin A50T (tube) integrated - just better all around. 
Headphone Tutorial
The website for The Absolute Sound (AV Guide dot com) has a downloadable guide to headphones...a decent starting point. 
ortofon 2m black cartridge
Ortofon USA was helpful when I needed a new top plate for my 2M Black. 
Which Integrated for Magnepan MG-12?
Musical Fidelity? ...A5, A5.5, A308. 
Naim NAC 112X & Bryston 4b NRB
The Naim pre needs a separate power supply (e.g., a Flatcap or a HiCap). To connect the Bryston to the Naim you'll need a DIN4 to RCA connection.Will it work, yes. Optimal...who's to say?