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Alejandro Fernandez
Thanks for the recommendation, I enjoy finding new talent as well.Have you heard of Rodgrigo Rodriguez "the Prayer"? 
Any Integrated Amps w/Phono & 100-200 Watts Power?
Unison Research Unico SE tube hybrid, is Excellent!!! MC/MM phono. Yes I owned it for three years. Regret Selling It. 
Recs for MUSIC only discs for my 5.1 surround sys
Look at this as well:http://www.avrev.com/equipment-reviews/music+disc+reviews/music+disc+reviews/dts+5.1+cd.html 
Recs for MUSIC only discs for my 5.1 surround sys
Did you think to search the music archive??? or google Best 5.1 Music DTS or SACD? Plenty of info available.Here are a few to get you started.Jethro Tull - Aqualung (expensive, yes, but wow!!! This is a completely new album to me.)- Pink Floyd - D... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
The 'Garbage In Garbage Out' axiom is I believe directed towards the source componet. Mentioned earlier you CANNOT fix, repair, replace or get back lost digital or analog data once it has been sent upstream to the next component in the signal chai... 
TV/Audio Stands
Audiav stuff looks good. If you are trying to get pricing I am betting your head will spin when you get your quote. LOL!Have you considered making your own or contracting with a local wood/steel worker, cabinet maker etc. Go to Lowes or Home Depot... 
Suggestions for rock music
I would suggest that you consider Dynaudio Contour S3.4 or 5.4, Psb, Polk, Klipsch RBH line, Paradigm, Monitor Audio, Energy, Infinity. That should get you started looking and searching to see what you like and check prices that are in your range. 
CD player closest to vinyl?
I have enjoyed the Lector CDP 0.6t and CDP 7t MkIII. With the right tubes they are very very musical and close to vinyl. YMMV. 
Samsung PN-64D7000 vs. Panasonic TH-65VX100U
Since they did away with the Pioneer "Elite" plasmas I have only owned the Samsung 7XXX,8XXX series and would not consider any others for the time being. Their LED and plasma technology is first rate and they have the resources to keep it that way. 
Short runs of flexible power cord?
Power cords are simple to make and simple to resize. Unless yours has a sophisticated molded end you should be able to cut to size a re-terminate. In less than one meter I doubt you will hear any difference in any cable you buy as long as it meet ... 
long speaker cables or IC's for budget system
Keep the amp between your speakers and buy or better yet make your own interconnect from Belden 1694A or Belden 1505F with Eichmann Silver Bullet RCAs. The BJC LC-1 is also a very good choice in your price range. You will not be disappointed or no... 
HP Mini as a music server?
Sounds like you have what you need to get started. Try it out. BTW I like Media Monkey as a software interface. 
How to clean speaker grilles
I use to use a lint brush, the kind that feels like velvet with little grooves running through it. The handle swivels so you can change directions. My current speakers do not use grill covers. I use to own a several pairs of Dynaudio speakers that... 
Christmas in SW Florida, suggestions:
Thanks for the responses thus far. I was looking for night time audio/music fare. Maybe a concert or jazz, classical ensemble in town for a holiday show or if there are any nightclubs with a group playing for the week or something. I always here a... 
changing anti-skating with clear red vinyl?
What album is it? What speed is it? 33 1/3, 45.