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Mastersound Compact 845 with Pvsane 845T
The Pvsane 845T is manufactured to the Amperex/RCA 845 standard with a rated filament current of 3.25A at 10V. If your amp uses "standard" 845 tubes, the Pvsane should be drop in replacements. What tubes are in the amp now? 
Replacement for VPI TNT mark v
If you want to stay in the same family of sound then the obvious answer would be a VPI Classic series table. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
VPI makes an affordable TT stand and TT platform. Take a look at their website. 
Where I can buy MC cartridge stylus, stylus only.
See if Soundsmith will sell you a stylus. Very ambitious DYIÂ…good luck. 
Need help fixing a Linn Axis
Go to Linn's website and look at their list of US dealers. Find a dealer close to your location. Avoid shipping if at possible. 
BIAS TUBES VM220 ARC
I am not familiar with your amp, but what are your trying to measure? Most tube bias are in the mili-volt range. Are you trying to adjust the bias pot to read 65 mv? It sound like you multi-meter is on the wrong setting. 
B&W speakers toed in or fired straight out
Too many variables at play here to give you any real insight as to what is best. Downstream electronics, room dimensions, room acoustics, seating position, and speaker placement from reinforcing boundaries will all affect the sound. Experimentatio... 
Monster X-Terminator Source?
Try Cardas CABD Dual Banana Plugs. 
Best power match with Sonus Extrema ?
I used to own the Extremas and powered them with Mark Levinson 20.6 mono amp. The combo was awesome. I regret selling the Extremas. The person who I sold the speakers uses big McIntosh SS mono amps. 
What amp to tame Eggleston Works Esotar Tweeters?
Hmmmm, I have never heard anyone describe the Estor tweeters as being "edgy" or bright?? In my experience, they are the opposite from what you describe. Try a different amp. Good luck. 
How Strict is Harbeth on Damaged Outgoing QC Seal
So, if you decide later to throw out the boxes, you are essentially voiding the warrantee? Something does not sound right? 
How many Logitech Duets on one system
I run 6 with no problem. I never have all 6 running and only run a pair in sync mode when entertaining. 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
The Denon 103r is an excellent cartridge for the money, but with my table/arm combo and to my ears, the Denon 103r does not even come close to the performance of the Dynavector DV XV-1. In fact, the Dynavector 20x2 out performs the 103r in my syst... 
upgrading VPI turntable
Sell the VPI HW19 Jr, add the proceeds to your $1500 budget and buy a used VPI Classic 
Question for VPI Rim Drive Owners
I love the rim drive and have not experienced any of the set up issues. My JMW arm is dead still when hovering over the groove and resting on the arm lift. I will not go back to belts.Changing temperature and humidity will affect the speed of most...