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Klipsch Heresy IV
Usually porting speakers, no matter what type, gives the illusion of more bass, but it never seems as tight or as "real". If you want the real story do some research on both types of speaker design. I think it was some Stereophile writer, probably... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
I would steer you away from Thiel or B&W. Try to consider speakers with soft dome tweeters that are not harsh in any fashion. Especially true if you stay with all but the most expensive sold state. Keep your preamp at least to try before going... 
Old Legendary tubes vs New Kids on the block Amperex/Siemens/Tele vs Psvane/TAD/Shugaung
I have a Phi 200 also and I dont use any old stock tubes in this unit. NOS KT88s are stupidly expensive and I have found that rolling the driver tubes usually has more influence on the sound. However, Kevin of VAC swears that you need a matched qu... 
Old Legendary tubes vs New Kids on the block Amperex/Siemens/Tele vs Psvane/TAD/Shugaung
Beware of anyone that claims there is any "holy grail" tube. Systems vary as does hearing and preference. Also be wary of those that have closed their minds to all things they consider "snake oil". Just sayin!To my ears and in my system old stock ... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
I wouldnt use a 12AX in place of a 12AT. Often 5751s DO NOT work well in phono stages and would check with the mfgr before spending anything on a 5751. There are many tube sellers that check for noise and microphonics. Having said this, this servi... 
Best rock song of all times
Something by Little Richard. Probably Lucille.  
Schiit not that Good?
wolf,Given your speakers, you cannot do better than the M-60s or the 30 watt stereo amp. After using one of Ralph's amps you will realize that much of what you liked about your SET amp is actually distortion and that these amps, even with efficien... 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
I would second the Vitus if you can find one used. The best I have ever heard Wilsons sound was with tubes, but the system ran out of gas very quickly due to the low power of the Lamm amp in the system. Low level detail was exceptional on this sys... 
Audiovalve Amps
Although my exposure is limited, I have been impressed with what I have heard. Big bang for your buck! 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
What is your budget? 
Best bass in Earth! Bass that just smells right...
I remember the Kinergetics from years ago. If memory serves they were exceptional and the best I had ever heard back then. 
OMG CAT has a web page!!
I think that Ken's new business partner (not his son) has had a strong influence on some of the marketing decisions as of late. Probably for good and for bad.  
Schiit not that Good?
I have heard numerous Schiit products at Shows and have a friend who had their highest end amplifier (or integrated) and brought it over to my house to listen for a day. No in home experience with Tekton but I have heard them at Shows as well and ... 
How good can it get, really? - my stereo sounds amazing!
If its U2 it should cost less than we spend on gear! 
OMG CAT has a web page!!
Excellent products but the latest price increases didnt seem to me to be commensurate with the upgrades.