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vienna acoustics mozart
Based on experience with other models in the Vienna line, I would wait for a pair of the Grands. They often come up for not much more than you are looking at for the previous version. Prices on Vienna speakers seem to vary more widely than many ot... 
Connecting amp to vintage speakers
I love using Mapleshade with vintage gear 
Wanted: Alon Thunderbolt subwoofer
I have read that there were three versions of the Thunderbolt, with some significant differences. 
Pass XA-30.5 and PSB Synchrony One
I was leaning towards probably ok until I saw the size of your room. Agree it's best to give Mark a call. 
Reliable cd changer for elderly music lover?
Very happy with Onkyo C390 and it has a digital output 
HH Scott 350 fm tuner
The original version of the AQ Diamondback had very narrow RCA's, the latter versions used a wider RCA. Maybe the same for other AQ models from that period. 
How important for surrounds to match fronts?
I have Aerial 7b and CC3b up front, Swans (much less expensive) in rear. I only use for movies not music in this set up. I think that having matched rears is less important for home theater, and also less important unless the speakers are quite ex... 
YBA YA 201 w/ Dynaudio
I have used the YA201 with various 4 ohm speakers with great success. Currently with Magnepan MMG. 
Which speakers pair well for Onkyo A 9555?
At your price point, I have liked Dali speakers. Currently use the Onkyo with Dali Zensor1, but it has matched well with Dali Ikon 1, and Vienna Haydn speakers. 
full speaker system, thats close to rear and side
I have found the Vienna Acoustics floor standers to work well with non ideal placement. I have also used Magnepans as they are easy to push into a more ideal location for more critical listening. Don't own Krell, but have heard some great systems ... 
Speaker grills
It is also not just the grill itself but also the grill frame that can interfere with the sound. 
Speaker grills
Off with almost all speakers. A few companies specifically recommend keeping grills on, and I do. 
Speaker cable for Nad 7050 and KEF LS50
It's simply personal preference. QED is a quality cable, that some listeners like and some do not. 
Speaker cable for Nad 7050 and KEF LS50
New cable could make a significant difference. 
Transparent Cables and Bi-wiring to Vandersteens
Vandersteen is very clear that they believe the two sets of wires need to be physically separated by at least an inch or two, and that internal biwire cables defeat the goal of biwiring