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Dedicated lines/surge protectors?
What you need are a couple of Balanced Power Conditioners. Search Balanced Power Technologies 
Would sand help my amp?
Tizzines usually has more to do with power, power cords, speaker cables, or interconnects. 
Which amp?
Sounds like you have other issues. Do a google search for 10 Secrets to Better Sound 
Integrated amp to replace a MF Nu-vista M3?
Usually, a minor change elsewhere will reveal the magic. Do a Google Seacrh for 10 Secrets to Better Sound 
Need Help. What set-up should I be looking at?
Add a Balanced Powwer Tech power conditioner and put your HTS elsewhere. 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
ASL also makes a remote controlled 2A3 preamp for under $1200 
Giving up on Power Race, and going SET?
If you're not a horn fan (I am not), nor a Lowther fan, then Nearfield Acoustics offers a Performance Series 924- 6 ft 9 drivers, 18 tweeters, 96dB, and an easy load ($12K). I am getting either an ASL Fox 22i, or an AQ 1010 (4x 300Bs) to drive min... 
Joule-Electra Stargates with Merlin VSM's?
I ran a pair of Stargates with Reference 3A mm De CAPOS (92dB). Even there, it was taxing. Personally, I think the Stargates need more efficient speakers than the Merlins. 
which c-j amp
I would highly recommend a Plinius 8200P 
Finest integrated SE under U.S. $ 6,000.00
Although it does not have a $6000 look,or price ($2995) I would include the Plinius 8200 MkII in the group. 
Any small monitors that dont sound thin and bright
Reference 3A recently introduced a mini-version of the renowned de CAPOS. Retail us $1795. 
CD Player buying decisions
Look for a CEC Belt-Drive CD Player. The magic begins with the transport, and you can't do better then belt-drive at twice the $$$ your want to spend. Also, the CEC can be used as a transport, should you decide to try outboard dacs. 
Remote Power Switch for Wheelchair Bound
If its a solid state amp, it is best to leave it on 24/7 anyway. 
Electrocompaniet ECI-3 vs Classe CAP-101
Another truely awesome choice is Plinius 8100. 100 wpc- RC. the few extra wpc will come in handy. SFs do like power.I would characterize the 8100 as more open on top then the ECI-3, flip 'em in the mids, solid bass drive. Walks a nice path between... 
Speaker suggestion with Wadia/Classe ?
Room size should be considered before choosing a speaker system. Most wives will accept small sattelites with a hidden sub. If you want, email me so we can chat direct.rrhart@bellsouth.net