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is there really a need for two subs?
I also have a small room and found that when I went to two subs sound was much improved. 
Suggestions on integrated tube amps?
You may be able to pick up a Manley Stingray for close to that. One of the very best tube intergrated period! 
Suggestions on Tube Pre-amp. Please
There is a Canadian company, Space-Tech-Lab, that sells direct. They are GIANT killers in my opinion. They are point to point wired and they can build to suit your needs.Outstanding value and priced right. Call Albert he is the designer and builde... 
Eidolon, Amati Homage, or Watt?
You have a great system including the speakers. Keep what you have and enjoy. In my opinion you will spend a lot of money to most likely be disapointed.Butch 
Best Kept Speaker Secret?
Nestorovic type 4.I recently purchased a used pair here on a whim and it is the best audio purchase I have ever made. They were designed and built as I understand it by Mr. Nestorovic who designed one of the best ever Mcintosh tube amps then went ... 
Review: Plinius SA-102 power amp
Well done JD! I very much enjoyed your review. I greatly appreciate your passion as well.Butch 
Determining Bad Tubes
I use o-rings available at any hardware store They are cheap and don't melt. I also use them as Viridian described however I choose a thick one and a thin one on each tube.Butch 
Best female vocals on CD
Lots of great singers hear that I agree with.Some of my absolute favorites are:Natalie Merchant-MotherlandEva Cassidy-Live at Blues AlleyNorah Jones- Come away with me.(If her looks don't melt your heart her voice on track 3 surely will!) Don't wa... 
Ohm Speakers, thoughts?
Years ago one of the first speakers to wow me was a pair of Ohm's.I have been experimenting with a second "budget" system an recently decided to try the new Walsh Sat's that they advertise on their site. In my mind it solved some of the problems t... 
Where R U?????
Try finding a high end audio shop in Fargo, North Dakota...:-)This place is great. Learned a lot and have met some very nice people. 
Anyone have honest opinion of Jolida amps?
In my opinion to denigrate the Jolida amps is in poor taste and bad advice.They do exactly what they are intended to do; offer an affordable entry into high end tube audio. I have owned much more expensive SS amps and find the Jolida to better the... 
The best CD Player for the money
I agree with the Sony SCD C333ES. Can be found new at close out prices of $400-$500 which is a great bargain! 
Speaker vs. Room Size
Thanks to all who responded. I've gotten some valuable info that really helps. Bin