Sunfire True EQ Signature Vs. Velodyne DD-12, Which one is better for AV?

I have an opportunity to purchase a set of B&W as well as a set of M&K speakers. I am very familiar with B&K but know nothing of M&K as a company/speaker maker. Can anyone please let me know how M&K compares to B&W as far as buily quality, reputation as a good speaker company, and anything related to sound quality per your experience. Thank you

These integrateds look remarkably similar.

Does anyone know how they compare sonically?

I HAVE A CHANCE TO PICK UP A LEXICON RT-10 UNIVERSAL PLAYER AT A GREAT PRICE. MY QUESTION-SINCE I CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY A 2 CHANNEL SYSTEM, MCINTOSH C2200 TUBE PREAMP, MCINTOSH MC252 POWER AMP, WOULD I BE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM SUCH A PLAYER THAT WOULD ALLOW ME TO PLAY DVD AUDIO AND SACD? :ANY REPLIES WOULD BE APPRECIATED AS I HAVE TO MAKE A BUYING DECISION THIS WEEK

I am trying to find the best preamp/amp and speaker combo to provide me with a lot of detail at low volume, i.e. I can hear the recording without going deaf trying to listen to it. Someone suggested Parasound Monoblocks. I have a big room (20 x 40) with Cathedral ceilings. I listen to just about everything, but mainly bluegrass (Bela Fleck, Allison Krause, Seldom Scene), jam bands (Dead, Widespread)and occasionally country.

Budget of about $12,000 to $18,000.

Thanks!