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Best Floorstander Under 10K?
Silverline Audio Sonata III in Rosewood finish 
What should I use between spikes and wood floor?
Don't use spikes. Go to office depot and buy a sheet of cork and cut 8 small squares together, glue them so there are four and put them under each corder. Cork is used in soundproofing rooms and is mostly air. Another alternative is felt pads. Or ... 
What do you put underneath floorstanding speakers?
If your floor is hardwood you can do one or both of the following:1. Put small felt pads on each corner (felt is used in pianos for dampening you know)2. Cut four small squares out of a sheet of cork (office depot etc) and place them under each co... 
DAC for AirportExpress around $1k?
Ditto on the Bel Canto 2 
"Wife Friendly" full range speakers
Silverline Audio Sonata III in rosewood. Gourgeous and wonderful speakers. I bought new but there is a pair listed on ag for a great price. 
Cal Audio CL-15 vs Music Hall, Jolida, Carin Fog
For what it's worth, I have a Cal CL-10 and I use it as a transport for a Bel Canto Dac 2. It is sweet. 
birdland odeon-Ag VS Perpetual Tech P1A/P3A/P3
I was totally unimpressed with the perpetural combination. Surprised they still are in production. I suggest a Bel Canto Dac2. 
A sound between the Blue Point Special & Virtuoso
Thanks guys. I first saw the 501 at the high-end audio site and I think the 501 will be the choice.