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6SN7 Plate Voltage
Yes, 450 is correct 
What goes where?
1-you really should have the amp into a power strip for protection.2-same for the TV3-Yes, the will interfere with one another if in the same outlet. I would use 2 power strips and plug the amp and tv into seperate strips. If you get ground loop h... 
I need some clarity
Solar winds should help. You don't have to blow your budget on telefunkens. I really like golden dragon tubes as well as svetlana, don't rule out any old stock 6922s. Sovtek are crap. Switching to the aragon or classe will still leave you with a s... 
red light on classe 30 preamp?
Hi,My 30 is green in mute and red when playing-weird that it is this way. Oh well, I love it. If you have a fax #, I'll be happy to copy my manual on monday and fax it or even mail it to you.Emeryemfoods@yahoo.com 
Lower End Tube Testers: which are worthwhile
I love my SICO (superior instruments co). It doesn't do what my b&k did but is much easier and quicker to use. All I need to test for is tube strenght and shorts. I'm not worried about matching for transconductance...... 
tube pre-amp feedback...
Try to isolate the pre better. Is it sitting on top of other gear? Tubes are sensative. Also, what kind of cables are you using? You may need to either get better shielded ones or simply run the cables in a way to make sure that interconnects neve... 
Tuner vs Satellite Radio
After learning what I have, I wouldn't spend the money on an MD in my area (pittsburgh). Very few radio stations use high enought quality equipment to justify a $1000 tuner. Everyone here thought that WQED was superb. Well, I got the "grand tour" ... 
Outlaw 1050 or Kenwood 6070? Help
You answered it yourself: Quality vs quantity. The outlaw has more than enough features to keep you happy. What about another Denon if you like it so much? 
Feedback/Suggestions on some of my choices
I like your taste in equipment. The sony may be a good piece, however it won't fit in with what you are buying. Don't do it. Use the extra money for a bigger tv. 
B&W N805's hump in the upper bass. What to expect?
Many manufacturers of monitors/smaller speakers engineer a slight "hump" in the upper bass. They do this trying to compensate for a lack of the lower frequencies that only a 10, 15 or 18" woofer can produce. It shouldn't be noticable as long as yo... 
Tubes with Thiel CS-3.6's? has anyone had success?
Be careful about resistance. The 3.6 tend to drop well below 4 ohms and are not too efficient. You should have a tube amp with 2 ohm taps and a fair amount of power. You could kill a 50 watt tube amp with 4 ohm taps if you listen long/hard/loud. 
to pre or not to pre....that is the question....
I agree with Karls. My only question is: do you need better volume control? 
searching a new pair of speakers
Coincident speakers have treated me much better than most listed here. If you can, check out conquests or victorys. 
What's between your AA"S
I got rid of My CAL Alpha and theta for an AA3.0. Stick with what you have. For the money it can't be beat. The jitter controls were usually sold with the lower model AAs (I think). 
CAL Delta/Alpha vs Music Hall CD25: A comparison
Stock CAL tubes-garbage! My alpha came with cheap chinese tubes, try upgrading to anything respectable and you will instantly notice a change.