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Maybe MartinLogan not best for AC/DC at 96 db..??
By the way, if you want to try pro gear contact attic@aol.com He will have a ton of wall shattering gear for sale. 
EAR 509 Service Manual
You should contact EAR. Tim DiParavacini (sp???) is a nice guy and would probably send it to you.By the way, if you need tubes, go to tubesandmore.comThe US version is much cheaper. 
Newbie to tube amps - looking for specific rec's
Lose the HK and buy an integrated with a small external Phono pre. Something like a Jolida would work well and a parasound PPH100 for about $100. The biggest problem you may face is driving your electrostatics... 
Maybe MartinLogan not best for AC/DC at 96 db..??
If you are going for ear splitting pain and amazing accuracy at the same time, buy vintage Klipsch. A pair of Cornwalls will get you amazing volume, take a huge amount of abuse and still sound great. You should see what they can do with 10 watts v... 
High power amp for monitors?
rwwear is right on.For your benefit:Assuming 91db speakers1 watt = 91db2 watts = 94db4 watts = 97db8 watts = 100db16 watts = 103db32 watts = 106db64 watts = 109db128 watts = 112db256 watts = 115dbWith that said, it takes double the wattage to gain... 
preamp/phonostage question
any pair of inputs on the pre-amp.Usually the aux will work fine.You may have to adjust the gain on the phono pre if it sounds too quiet. 
one pre amp with two power amps connection
Shouldn't affect anything.Niles even makes a really nice amp/source switch if you want to stick to 1 pair of speakers. 
Top ten tube amps
Mr. Tennis. I love tubes. However, if you spend a few hours with a Pass Labs, Threshold or similar, you may start to wonder about such a strong statement? 
FWIW... Yamaha RX-v2700 / Anthem Pre1 Combination
Can you imagine if you replace the 2700 with an Anthem AVM-2/20/30 and matching power amp? I tried a Yamaha 2200 and was repulsed at the quality of build and sound. My Anthem will blow away anything the Yamaha has.... 
Cizek Model II speakers ?
Someone is selling a pair in the pittsburgh post-gazette cheap "with big woofers". Try post-gazette.com 
Could members adopt a wounded soldier????
Many would be happy to chip in gear or dvd's or ??? However, with all the scams out there, I personally need some proof. Discharge papers and photos? Newspaper articles? I don't know???Email me: emfoods@yahoo.comOr set-up a site on You Tube or som... 
levinson lexus sound?
I don't like home audio Levenson sound. I'd never let that be a reason to buy a car either. 
Why Purchase used tubes?
I only like used tubes to play with. If used ones make a "difference" in my system, then I'll go buy NOS ones. However, some of the best dealers will computer match the used tubes. These will be virtually identical and should sound and wear that w... 
panel speaker help
What amp are you using?Maggies have much different personalities with different amps. Try pushing these with a pair of 200 watt parasounds and they will sound amazingly different/better than many lower powered more pretentios amps. 
Video in for my LCD?
I've had similar trouble with tv to my system. You really need to run the TV source to your pre-amp. TV tend to degrade the sound quality too much.