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Grilles or No Grilles
I wish I could say my speakers sound better with the grills on, because they look better that way. But they sound more veiled, which makes sense. As a matter of fact, I'm sure vast majority of the speakers aren't meant to have grills on, it's just... 
SS integrated amp that has tube like qualities
How about Conrad Johnson CA200? Would that qualify? 
Have you been Shpongleized?
My favourite still remain Future Sound Of London...Glad I'm not the only one who listen to something different here... 
Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon?
Same combo here, 509u and D-06 :-) 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
Luxman D-05 
LuXman 509u for my Sonus Faber GM
Depends what you want your amplifier to do...I have 509U and it's outstanding, but it is not the fastest amp in the world so unless you want your SF to get up and start sprinting, you'll be pleased. 
Volent Paragon VL-2 or Monitor Audio Platinum?
Thanks so much for the responses so far... VL-2 might fit the bill pretty well or so it seems...I just never had a monitor and frankly never even consider one. I'm suprised stands are not offered with the speakers. I'd hate to get the speakers and... 
Rockport Aquila vs Altair
I'm sure you'll get more sophisticated answer here than mine...If I was in the market I'd take a trip to their facility, I'm sure that's be quite an experience... 
Rockport Aquila vs Altair
Man you're impatient :-) I'd probably contact Rockport to give you a good answer. My guess is that they're designed for slightly different sized rooms and Altair can move more air. 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
I wonder about it too...especially considering the fact that pretty much majority of the people listen to music, have favourite bands and songs and so on...It cannot be money issue, I see too many 40K trucks and SUV's and big houses with few spare... 
speakers close to the back wall ?
How about Von Schweikert VR-33? Check it out. 
Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker?
Mirage OMD 28, selling now for I think 2600 per pair must be one of the best deals out there. I consider them the best bargain of my entire system, and built everything around it. And it is a full range speaker, much more so than most other speake... 
musical fidelity a5 tipped-up treble
There are better choices if your speaker is bright, like Marantz cd players and amplifiers. Of course, one day you change your speakers and then you're going to start changing electronics and the never ending cycle starts :-). That's why pick the ... 
Comments/opinions on Monitor Audio PL200's
I've heard PL200 and I think it is a very good speaker. Never heard his biggger brother, but it is my understanding it is essentially the same speaker except for deeper bass and more output. It sounds quite detailed and lean, much less colored tha... 
Review: Vaughn Loudspeakers Cabernet Speaker
Who knows what model(s) they will have at RMAF this year...