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Recommendations for 5k upgrade
I agree with Lloydelee21, I think your source is your weak link. He gives some very good suggestions for good sources with detail. Maybe even a Bel Canto DAC or something in the couple thousand dollar range would be good.I would address the source... 
Best synergy mid-fi system for under $2000 used...
The best system I've heard for $2000 was:Totem Arro speakersJolida 302b integrated ampMusic Hall CD-25 CD playerAll components worked beautifully with one another, and the imaging was like no other that I've heard (and I've heard systems at severa... 
Folkies, do you know Lori McKenna?
I saw her in concert (with her band) a few years ago and it was awesome. Ive always loved the Mummer's Dance, but everything at that concert was great. I concur with your experience.Michael 
Scala Nothing Else Matters
A simple search of Amazon showed an album that could be obtained in CD format:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LSJCFG/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music.Hope this helps.Michael 
Lab top or table top
I think you need to describe a little more about what you're trying to achieve, and why your iMac isn't cutting it.If you're just looking for something for music storage and money isn't the primary concern, I'd recommend getting a server-grade mac... 
Tube Amps from China
I echo the concern that a sub-$1000 tube amp might not be the best match for Magnepan's. What amp are you currently use to drive your speakers, and what do you find lacking that makes you want a tube amp?Some of the better-known amps for powering ... 
Best Tube preamplifier under $600
Your Klipsh speakers should be very easy for a tube amp (even a modestly-powered one) to drive. They tend to be very efficient and an easy load.Jhold is right on the money with his suggestion of going with a tube integrated. Something like a Jolid... 
If you had to choose: tube amp or tube pre-amp?
Tube amp, definitely.I feel the amp imparts more of the tube sound than the preamp. IMHO.Michael 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
For that price you could get a good preamp/processor with a separate multichannel amp, which would likely sound better than a receiver.Michael 
Best Tube preamplifier under $600
The Marsh P2000t is a very strong tube preamp for about that price used. Great tube sound without being too syrupy.Michael 
Best 2 ch. Amp, for music, under $1k used
I agree with the McCormack suggestions. I would also add the DNA-1, which is very upgradeable.You might also consider a Monarchy SE-100, Marsh A400, or Musical Fidelity A3cr. A friend of mine had Studio 20'a and he drove them well with a Denon int... 
Help with computer...
You can do this (and a lot more) with a Logitech Squeezebox.Michael 
$1,500 Amp budget - Best options?
There are lots of great options here. I just looked up the B&W 803D and it says nominal impedance of 8 ohms, min 3 ohms, and 90 db efficiency. Conventionally I've seen B&W's as better driven by solid-state (rather than tube) amps, so I wil... 
Need an affordable USB to coaxial adapter on a Mac
A Hagerman HagUSB is just slightly over your price range new, and certainly in your price range used.I've had one for some time now and it's worked great.Michael 
Review: Audiosource Inc. AMP 102 Amplifier
Very nice review. It's refreshing to hear about inexpensive yet strong products on audiogon.I'm considering getting one to power my zone 2 (kitchen) speakers, as my 5 channel amp is full with its part in the 5.1 channel home theater.Michael