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Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
I’ve been using the GEO-DISC for years. It works for me!https://www.needledoctor.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Geo-Disc 
Tube Sound Question
Take a look at all the hybrid integrated amps. How many have a solid state preamp and tube power amp compared to tube preamp and solid state power amp? Not many if none. Just sayin'! 
Cogging!
Thanks for the info! 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
A friend of mine had an Audio Research ( hybrid) HD 220. After many problems with that amp I told him to check out Quicksilver.He had never heard of Quicksilver so he went to Audio Connection and picked up the Mono 120 amps.Driving his Proac D48rs... 
Is Larry Zurowski still in charge at Magnum Dynalab?
Is there some kind of special fuse that only MD supplies for their tuners? 
Yamaha a-s2100 v Luxman L550AX v Accuphase E350
My friend uses Mac gear with his ProAc D48r speakers and the combination is first class! 
How long should Pre amp (12au7) tubes last in Rogue Preamp?
Many years! 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
Check out this VPI!https://www.vpiindustries.com/scout 
Budget phono stage under $100, cheap but refined, does it exist?
Here ya go big spender!https://www.parts-express.com/Search.aspx?keyword=phono%20preamp&sitesearch=true 
Yamaha a-s2100 v Luxman L550AX v Accuphase E350
You should add this McIntosh MA-5300 to your list. It has all the features that your friend is looking for. It is made in USA from a company that’s been around for seventy years!https://www.overtureav.com/mcintosh-ma5300 
Looking for cartridge for VPI traveler
Why do you want a low compliance cartridge? VPI sold that table with a Grado Gold which is not a low compliance cartridge!Here is a review!https://www.stereophile.com/content/vpi-industries-traveler-turntable 
Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!?
I’ve owned many amps over the years and have never had to replace a fuse. You would be better off getting another amp and putting that one into your spares closet! 
Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns
A SET amp with 270 watts? That can’t be possible! 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
How are you using the subs xover if you are using an integrated amp? Are you sure you are hooking it up correctly? 
Electrolytics Question AGAIN
Here ya go!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJUE32vEQNM