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Is there a solid fuse-like item that I can use in place of a fuse, to bypass it?
Not Recommended. However, just buy a 30 amp fuse. No need to fabricate anything. I just had an amp failure take out a $2k speaker. I now use a 1 A slow blow fuse with 9 AWG speaker wire. Yes, the floor still moves and walls pulsate with deep organ... 
China built tube amps
I own both China and USA tube amps. Both offer excellent results. All that I own are point to point wired. Not a cheep way to build an amp. Disregard the dealers advice. He is Uneducated regarding quality and affordable tube amps.  
What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
The most difficult to find component that is affordable is the power amplifier IMHO!   Rest in Peace John Bedini... and Gary...!  
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
Solution Bedini 25/25 Phase II. If you can find one. I used mine to drive Acoustat 2+2s. Now have Von Schweikert VR4 Sig and VR 5/7 and Totem Forest. Must hear to believe this amp. 35 lbs. Also own PrimaLuna EVO 400/KT150s. Actully have two. 70lbs... 
Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...?
YES! 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
Just purchased PrimaLuna EVO400 that was one week old. This is a well built And great sounding amp that anyone can operate. I have been at this hobby for 52 years. Regarding Kevin Deal, he is very knowledgeable. Read and watch the reviews as they ... 
Bedini 801 or Audire Forte amps
I have owned and still own both Bedini and Audire. All the Bedini 800 series amps sound better then the Audire Forte on most speakers. The Bedini 25/25 or 801 will do better on reactive loads like Acoustat 2 plus 2s. The Forte would be a better ma... 
SS apm for Totem Mani -2
I am listening to a Bedini 25/25 Phase two right now. That's right, a 25 watt/channel true class A amp that sings. It did likewise with my Acoustat 2+2s as well. This amp was designed to drive a pair of Quads per channel. Very high current little ...