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Spectron?   DeKay  
Integrated Curiosity
What speakers, what "cheap" tube amp and what is the size of the room?   DeKay  
I took Frank Zappa’s advice
When I saw the title, I first thought of snow.   DeKay  
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
If I had 523 different versions of "Kind of Blue" I would have 523 different/specific mats that I would mate each version with.   DeKay  
2a3 ?
If you want a lusher sound from 2A3 invest in a pair of dual flat plate 2A3's. Mine are branded Ken Rad with blackened glass from just above the flashing to the top (wide) edge of the tube. NOS have a tendency to measure higher than most other 2... 
Help Identifying Speakers
What is "DC" - not familiar with it? I like the MCM like stands in the OP's pic.   DeKay  
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response?
Measured frequency response is all you need to make an informed decision. Listening is just so fake (like a reality show).   DeKay  
Help Identifying Speakers
Just FYI: Here's more info from an expired Audiogon ad. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisah990-purist-audio-design-mtd-music-speaker   DeKay    
Help Identifying Speakers
I got some kind of Facebook hit searching ("Francesco Dente" Atomica) that you could look into if you are on Facebook. Atomica Audio is a HiFi shop in Italy.   DeKay  
Best Vintage Speakers for Classical & Jazz music
Have you refurbished the W60 crossovers and level controls?   DeKay  
Help Identifying Speakers
Read the copy in the link I provided (ignore the photo of another speaker) as it refers to the MTD "line" by the Italian designer all having truncated pyramid cabinets.   DeKay  
Willsenton R8 gets muddy When Too Much Sub Bass is Present
Try the 4 ohm taps as the manufacturer's spec is off. I don't judge by price (just sound - which is hugely dependent upon compatibility/synergy and proper setup). My computer system is a Sharp SD-EX111/Polk RT-15i combo that cost less than $100 ... 
Willsenton R8 gets muddy When Too Much Sub Bass is Present
PS: Aside from trying it without the 85 (if you have not already) are you using the 4 ohm taps? Per measurement of the IV's, posted online, they average approx. 5 ohms (didn't see any phase angle data). What are your office speakers?   DeKay  
Help Identifying Speakers
https://hometheaterreview.com/mtd-tug-speakers-reviewed/     DeKay  
Willsenton R8 gets muddy When Too Much Sub Bass is Present
Have you tried the R8 straight without the SC-85?   DeKay