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Audio Research SP16 annoying volume control
My dad had the 16 then jumped a few steps and bought the Ref3, with efficient speakers it was an issue but was tamed by attenuators that shaved 9db off signal, some are a sonic compromise and some get pricey but have little to no negative affect..... 
VPI Scout Vibration Conquered with Home Brew Tweak
This works tho my dad purchased his pucks and board from Gingko for around $200. 
Help - Nice small dipole or bipole for HT wanted.
BW and Energy which my father and I both own each can be adjusted with a switch from mono to Dipole, the Energy goes further with adjustment for side, corner, rear placement. 
SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either?
I dont know what cones I have, the table came with both sets......sorry. 
Help - Nice small dipole or bipole for HT wanted.
The Magnepan is a good value and I used them before but I dont know if it is for you given use of a reciever that may or may not have the juice for them........they are not very efficient. BW, Energy, BIC, Boston Accoustics, and quite a few others... 
Projection Screen
my pull down screen (90') was under $100 and like Samujohn said its really questionable what some cost, new projector with reasonable lumens, controlled lights and you can use anything........even a white wall. 
Power on tube amp without tubes?
You sure your ready for tubes? 
SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either?
I dont know but you can measure your soft feet or figure out what fits with a trip to hardware store and a foot in your pocket, or call SOTA. 
Aragon to Classe.....
thanks for all help guys 
Proac D38, Wilson Sophia II, Avalon Ascendant???
I like the Sophia but if you had a dealer look at Vandersteen, more musical and bass EQ adjustments to tune to any room but again the Sophia sound darn good and probably the sweetspot in the wilson line. 
which components to buy?
Save some money and look into Emotiva or luck finding used gear, $1000 isnt going to get you into the party. You could get an Emotiva amp for your budget and use the Reciever as a pre out assuming it has pore-outs but in time going to a true seper... 
Anyone going Phantom Center Channel?
Turning your TV speakers up is like pouring Ketchup on Filet Mignon but whatever works right? I would just try and see if you like it enough to leave it alone and invest accordingly.......your opinion is all that matters. 
Aragon to Classe.....
Mono isnt an option if I want to use both amps, my speakers require 2 amps and without knowing how the amps will mix I am planning on going stereo on both, 4 ohms will give me up to 500w peak power. Dave you mentioned another idea, is it better to... 
Aragon to Classe.....
Thanks for the help, yes vertical would be ideal to give less signal creep (I think) I just wondered if its odd to run Vertical when Lch would say be for bass and Rch for mids and tweets......is this ok or go Horizontal so bass is isolated to one ... 
Audiophile Wallpaper... the digital kind
You can find many images that are of audio gear but you have to purchase them, I had a cool WP of a LP on a platter that I just clicked and saved then added but many will stretch and distort but for a premium you can avoid this.