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Budget speaker $600 or under recommendations
Magnepan MMG. Buy direct from Magepan 599. In my opinion nothing can touch them at this price. Placement needs to be a consideration. I would call them. http://www.magnepan.com/model_MMG 
Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???
I would second Jednite24 to also contact Threshold which I believe is Nova audio too. I needed a small part for my Threshold and they were super to deal with. 
How do designers fare when they change companies?
I believe Jim White was at Theta Digital before starting Aesthetix. A success story for sure. 
OK What's next with my iPod?
You would still need a DAC (not USB only) with the Wadia iTransport 
cd storage
I agree on Boltz. They are scalable as well. Well made and very good customer service. 
Acoustic/Classical guitar. Who is your favorite?
Non-classcial - Tony RiceClassical Take your pick (Julian Bream, John Williams, C. Parkening) 
Bryston B-60R SST integrated amp suggestions
both players you mentioned are good machines. You need to be more descriptive about what you want and what you did not like. just saying that it doesn't do it for you does not help make recommendations. 
Plinius SA-50 MKIII vs SA-103
thanks for all the input. I did consider getting another sa-50 for mono operation. 
To all tube lovers.......
I've been very happy going to Plinius class A from tubes. With that said there are plenty of afforable tube amps that will drive your speakers depending on room size and listening levels. Have not heard a digital amp that I liked. What speakers? 
Anyone Make Budget Flat Speaker Cable?
Audioquest has a flat series starting I think at $1 a foot. 
Nordost Quattro Fil same as ?????
Not sure if there is a direct comparison but find that Heimdall finds a nice intersection of cost/performance. Gets into WBT and greater number of conductors. I too like Nordost very much and beleive the Norse line gives you a more flushed out ton... 
Cleaning vinyl with auto detailing clay
If the proposal is for the auto clay systems the lubricant is Mothers Showtime or Meguiars Quick Detailer. I would think you could also try warm water although the products mentioned do create a slicker surface when using the clay. In my experienc... 
Where can I get components footers ?
Unfair generalization of carbon fiber and audio applications? Does this mean all components using carbon fiber sound bad (Wilson Benesch, Marten, Running Springs..)? Components that use so called "music" materials always sound good? Ultimately the... 
Where can I get components footers ?
I would use some Black Diamond Racing cones. 3 would be fine. This would give you better performance and do not cost a huge amount. Move them around to where they sound best. Usually near sources of vibration. Mk 4 neutral, Mk 3 softer 
tube amp for ProAc Response.. need suggestions
Look at Rogue audio 88 (better if magnum)or 90 (may be over budget). I had Rogue with proac 1.5 and it was very nice.