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Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions?
NAD is fantastic, if you can deal with the looks they are tough to beat. I love my 754 receiver I bought from AA a few years ago. Quite modest with their power ratings considering it weighs 50 lbs!You can google to read about the BEE series. Perso... 
Anybody heard or know anything about Olive 4HD?
Are you looking for an all together solution? I like it, but you can do better if you piece meal everything together.Overall, I like it. 
Avalon Opus with Marantz PM-11S2
PM-11s2 is a fantastic integrated, very under rated. Find one used, a good value. Find one new, there is tough competition. 
Monitors For Near Field Low Volume Listening
AV123 ELT towers - easily in your budget, I would say a slightly laid back sound but pair very well with my MA6500. Check em' out. 
Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions?
How much are you willing to spend? 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
Great thread, I'm in the same boat. I know way more about high end audio (and vintage audio ) then I do about mortgages. That should be an issue, right? 
Best pre-owned 2-channel amp for under $2000??
I'd check out Emotiva. I don't own any of their products, but I've yet to see a bad review. 
1st setup failed, need advice for B&W N805 amp
Maybe try a Cambridge Audio 650 integrated?I am listening to a 550 currently, and wow this little amp is surprising me. Don't be fooled by the price. 
Integrated for Harbeth Small Room System
I just picked up a Cambridge 550, first impressions are very good for their new series. Price is so low that you can return if you don't like. Nothing to lose. 
Best SACD Player in the $2000 Range
You can't go wrong with any of those - if any are local purchase that might sway my decision.I have the Marantz SA-15s1 (one step below the SAs1 and replaced by the 15s2) and it's out of this world. It plays everything and is built like a tank. 
HK 730 Twin
I have a mint 930, and some really cool "tech bulletins" that accompanied it from 1973-74. I only listen to it occasionally, but it's a keeper. 
music hall A25.2 intergrated......
Buying used is the way to go, excellent value.I had the matching CDP and loved it. 
Cambridge Audio 840a vs McIntosh MA6500.
I am doing the same, comparing a 6500 against a Marantz reference integrated. I like both but slowly leaning towards the 6500. It's tough because there is a major price difference. 
Anybody using a Marantz PM-11s1
I love my 15s1...these units are way under rated, IMO. 
New amp or cd player?
Maybe try a Music Hall mambo? They come up occasionally.