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Any opinions of audio quality of SONOS Play5 speakers?
I think the 5 sounds very good... I was impressed by their sound, given what they are .  That said I would use one for a kitchen or bathroom , but I would not make them my main pair of speakers....just my .02 
B&K amp differences
I had a 2140, it was a great amp.... I also had a pair of M200 Sonata mono amps that were also great.....  I regret selling them, but the monos were overkill in my system.   I went from those to a 50 watt tube amp and found that I didn't really ne... 
is it ok to leave a tube amp on without speakers connected
You will damage the output transformer with no load on the amp 
First Watt F3 - Remote On/Off
HIThis may seem unconventional,  but just face the amp with the back facing you.... I have a pair of Quicksilver Middle Mono amps and  the power receptacle and switch are on one end the input and speaker terminalsystem are on the other end.     Id... 
NAD M51 vs C510
I have a M51 and its a great DAC....   I never used it as a pre but it is the best sounding "source" component I've ever owned.   It also has the best digital volume I've ever used.  In fact the only gripe I have is that it doesn't have some sort ... 
Conrad Johnson--Best used Model
Used c-j  ET 3SE .....i have a a c-j Classic 2SE and it is an awesome preamp.   It has no remote but I wanted the best sound for my money and have never been a fan of digital volume.....  although the ET 3 uses a bank of resistors that are switche... 
Best Pink Floyd recording CD or LP
I have a japanese pressing of animals on cd.....its pretty good.   I have the Blu ray audio version of wish you were here and it sounds excellent 
NAD S-100 RIAA Phono module. Need this please! thank you kindly
Get in touch with the guys at Spearit Sound in Northampton MA, if anyone can help you with that it's those guys.    
NAD M51 firmware 1.50
Give NAD support a call, they have been great.....i had a problem and it was because i didnt format the thumb drive in FAT32 like the directions said...... 
What piece(s) of equipment would you most like to try?
With regard to your list I would really like to try the Atma-Sphere amps........ 
What piece(s) of equipment would you most like to try?
I would like to try the Bluesound Vault 2 
Recommend small, low power but low noise monoblocks
I have a pair of Quicksilver Mid Mono amps and they are great.....you can run EL34, 6l6, KT66, KT77, KT88 ......  40 watts, quietest amps I've ever owned.   They make two smaller versions for more efficient speakers.    
Advice on a Used speaker, Budget $4500
So many great choices with that budget,  patience always pays off when buying used.  When I have a decent sum of money to spend on something I always look at it without cash on me, a pocket full of money can cloud my judgement .  If it was meant t... 
Power switch for VTL MB125 power swich
I'm glad it was an off the shelf switch.......VTL is the worst company without a doubt that I have ever dealt with.  Bea is useless and Luke Manley  is the most rude and arrogant person I've ever spoken to.   
New Power Amp from... Monoprice
Its no secret that ATI is the OEM for many well known amplifiers.   It looks a lot like the Outlaw 7200 on the inside....