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Upgrade Path - Integrated or Power Amp????
715018, I had the same dilema as you are having now about a year ago. I ended up getting an inegrated amp to use with the ht system.If you do decide to get an integrated amp, just make sure it has a pre-out on it, cause you will need it interconne... 
Best small speaker
Kinima G1 from Zetagcorp. If you want a nice silk dome tweeter that is non fatiging, easy on your ears, check this out. Cardas bi-post and internal wires, non bloated mid-range, a fast woofer and craftsmanship with a real wood finish that is found... 
Advice needed on low volume and hum out of amp.
If your sound system is used also for home theater, disconnect the cable line from the television. If this works, then get a couple matching transformers and connect the wire ends together but keep the 2 leads separate. Then put it in series with ... 
Problem with speakers....
You have to match the speaker effiency up front. Bose cube speakers are only good with Bose. If you like the Bose, get the Bose vt center, another cube or try the single driver speaker. Look for a Bose outlet center or a Circuit City. While at CC,... 
Integrated Amp for Joseph Audio Rm7si MKII
Audio Aero Prima Integrated amp. Hybrid amp with a tube input and ss out.They do tend to come up for sale on Agon once in a while for under a grand. Go to the website for info. 
What to do?
Smjason, obviously do not take this system to your dorm room. If you can leave it set up at your dads place, then you will have a place to go to during breaks. Something to look forward to.If you cannot leave it somewhere, see what you can sell it... 
which integrated?...
Audio Aero Prima is a hybrid int at 50 watts. Tube input stage with s.s. output. I am using a Mullard ECC88 tube with a Van den hul ac cord. Works good for me. 
what's my problem?
Try replacing your ac power cord. I did (Van Den Hul mainstream hybrid) and that cleared up and tighten the bottom end with a little extension to it. Let the amp break in for a 2-300 hours.If the speakers are too big for your room, then get someth... 
Loud and Live
70's band Crack the Sky "Live Sky" 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Larry Carlton 
Another Issue with Hum.....Advice Needed
I had a similar problem years ago and it ended up being the subs auto turn off was not functioning. What you could try, if you must leave your receiver on, turn off the speakers switch if you have one, mute the whole thing or put your receiver in ... 
Newby problem with hum
Smccull, you could have a cable tv ground loop problem. This can be solved by getting a pair of matching transformers($5) and put them in series with the cable tv line. Check your cable tv ground and the ground wire across your water meter. Cheate... 
What is next after Paradigm Studio S-40
Kinima G4 from Zetagcorp. 
help with budget, low power speaker selection
C Wise, take a look at Kinima G1s from Zetagcorp. I have a pair with an Audio Aero Prima amp and cdp and they sound fantastic. They have a very non-fatiging high, a smooth midrange and a bass that exceeds what you would expect from a speaker this ... 
Powering a Passive subwoofer.
Thanks for the responses, I sure appreciate it. The woofers are Zetagcorp 8" used in there G4 speakers. They have a cast frame, copper magnesium cone and rear vented. I bought these for close to nothing just to experiment with. I have a pair of Ki...