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12' x 14' room; $10k budget for speakers; help
I have a similar sized room and had the same dilema you are facing. I purchased the new $3,500 PSB T2's and have been thrilled with the results. I have owned several other speakers in the $4,000-$7,500 range and this is by far the best I have had ... 
Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ??
I took the plunge several months ago and upgraded to the Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps with the matching Parasound Halo JC-2 preamp. It took my system to a whole new level. If you go mono you will never go back- you will be spoiled forever. There ... 
Rotel RC-1580List of Pre-Amps with HT Bypass
The Parasound Halo JC-1 BP is phenominal. You can buy a JC-1 used one on Audiogon for $2,200-$2,400 range and then send it to Parasound and for $500 they will upgrade it to the the brand new Home Theater Bypass model which retails at $4,500. I jus... 
What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
You can pick up a used Cambridge 840C for $850-$950 here on Audiogon. Read Absolute Sound and Stereophile reviews on this unit and you will be sold on it. 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
You should consider upgrading your Oppo 83SE with the Modwright Tube upgrade -$1,400. I had a standard 83SE and then bought a Modwright upgrade unit on Audiogon and then compared both units for about 1 week. The upgraded Tube Modwright 83SE is in ... 
A tale of WAF
It is all about compromises and trade-offs. I get 2 feet of closet rod in the master closet and she tolerates my audio system. I must admit, since I now have a dedicated room in the basement she is much easier to please. She rarely goes down there...