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Why High Plate Voltage in 2A3 AMP?
Thank you, Ed and Herman.Having graduated from building a couple of kits. I feel that I am ready to build one from scratch. Researching schematics, gathering parts, etc. Hence the question. It will be a while for me to understand your insight comp... 
Why High Plate Voltage in 2A3 AMP?
I see, thank you, Herman. So is there any benefit of having high B+, resulting in high plate (to ground) voltage? 
How much does your system retail for?
It need to be relative to your home or car. For Mr. Microsoft, million dollar system is nothing, but for a sub-average Joe like me, a $5K system is a big deal. I have to continue to drive my old 1990 Mazda ($1K? No, nobody want to buy a 192K miles... 
Need help on how to use a variac.
Thank you for the info! 
Marantz 7 Questions
So is there a different between 7 and 7C?Is there a 7B? 
Help on Polk Audio SDA2
Thank you very much "Setter" and "Wcj56" for very helpful info.  
What is the result of higher impedance in SET?
Thanks, Clueless. I forwarded my email to you. 
What is the result of higher impedance in SET?
Do you know any good book or web resource on SET design (specific to 300B, 245, 2A3) for amateur DIYers? Not just here is the schematic, now go build it; but explaining each amplification stages and calculation of output, etc. 
Need Help on Dedicated Listening Room
Foreverhifi2000, it's a closed in bedroom. I have not learn how to describe the sound yet. It may be just as you described. All I can say it's really hard to listen to. I feel like sitting inside a box with all the booming sound around me. Mejames... 
De-Emp and Direct Which to Use
I used "Direct" because I don't what "DE-EMP" does; hence this thread. On the back of AN DAC1.1X there is a push button to select the output - Direct/De-emp. 
De-Emp and Direct Which to Use
It is the Audio Note DAC1.1X 
Sony SCD 777ES Really that Good???
Thank you Rcprince...That is what I will do. 
Sony SCD 777ES Really that Good???
Can I use a regular 2 DAC on this player?The reason I ask is to get the best of both worlds.On regular CD, the SCD77ES will function as a transport and receive the benefit of my DAC. On SACD I just feed it directly to my pre-amp.Any info is apprec...