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Snell Type Q or Thiel CS-1.5?
I usually prefer Thiels, but I'm not sure those amps are up to really getting the Thiels to sing. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
Onhwy61, makes a good point. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
From those with a "$600-1000 street price" budget, and their ears filled with advice from salesmen at big box stores. 
Let's ID Speakers with 1st order Crossover design.
Audio MachinaAudio Physics*(1 model?)DunlavyDuntechMeadowlarkThiel (CS 3 and beyond)Vandersteen 
What would happen if Maggie and Wilson Mated?
"That's scary."That's funny.:-)Actualy, it's more scary.:-0 
What would happen if Maggie and Wilson Mated?
Got a little time on your hands? :-)Infinity IRS? 
new speaker cables
Thiel has regularly recommended (though rather diplomatically) Alpha-Core Goertz. Alpha-Core has used Thiels as a reference. I used StraightWire and WireWorld prior to Alpha-Core Goertz with my Thiels. Alpha-Core offers a generous free trial, do a... 
Suggestions? Planar like Dynamic speaker under 2K
Planars are dynamic speakers.With that said, perhaps Mirage M 1's? 
Phase Distortion - Speaker/Amplifiers
In speakers, it also refers to the ability of drivers to appropriately synchronize push/pull.http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/Pages/FAQs/faqtimephase.html 
Diagnose the weak link.
Certainly the NAD pre is suspect, but your complaints make me consider whether or not the room and/or placement might not be a bigger issue. 
The ignorance of SACD & DVD-A marketing idiots....
A smart phone can reach the clouds while driving. 
The ignorance of SACD & DVD-A marketing idiots....
Why thumb drive, when you can reach for the clouds? 
Modern Linestages
While I understand that passive pres are more system dependent than active pres, I find it interesting that some would suggest that simpler is better and yet choose a system that doesn't maximize the potential for a passive pre. 
Sound stage, front, middle, or behind your speaker
Viridian, I've noticed quite a difference in sound stage in various venues. Sometimes different seats in the same venue can change the sound stage. 
Modern Linestages
I can understand some need for complexity, if there is regulation, surround sound decoding, bass management, room correction, etc.. I think we all understand that a good power supply is a plus, but just how stiff a power supply does a line stage n...