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Help with phono pre-amp
Try a parasound p/ph 100 phono pre. It it switchable for either MM or MC. They list for about $120 New! 
NOS Tubes inferior?
If you love the sound of your CJ, stick with the same tubes. CJ isn't cheap but, they are consistent. Many new and NOS tubes are great but will definitely change the sound. Using substitute (7308) will change the sound also.Good Luck 
What should I upgrade next?
Get rid of the EQ-unless your room sucks, this will just ruin the sound. After that, start borrowing amps and pre-amps to see what makes the biggest impact. Hey, go to circuit city and buy the best they have and return it a week later. That will g... 
Best SET amp for Coincident Total Eclipse speaker
Contact Israel Blume-coincident's owner. He is now making his own amps since he had such a hard time finding what he liked. His taste is impeccable. I do know that he loves old dynaco mkIV restored. 
How are tubes to be purchased in general?
If you are careful and don't do anything stupid (hooking up speakers to a powered up amp...) then they will last you years. I have a bunch of amps with very old tubes. My EAR amps got 10 years out of the tubes without ever blowing them. After some... 
which speaker recomendations for this system...
I have spent considerable time with silvers and minis. The minis image better and are much less intrusive. If you love bass, stick with the Golds. They can't be beat for bass. Regardless, keep the sub.Upgrading your CD will help but if you have di... 
Opinions about Coincident's Super Eclipse speaker
Hi,I've owned conquests for a year now and love them. The detail is amazing, efficiency can't be beat and imaging is great. I gave up maggies, thiels and PSBs for them. I can only imagine that the eclipse is that much better.I will warn you that i... 
Need Help
I agree with the last solution. Turn the plug around. This should eliminate any ground loop problems. Also, unplug any TVs to be sure. If there is still a hum, it needs serviced. 
B&O Cartridge Where to buy?
Try www.needledoctor.com 
Magnepan 10.1- any good w/out a subwoofer?
Don't waste your money. I had a pair for 2 weeks. They are overpriced for thier performance. Either save a buck and get the SMG with a sub or the 12.1 and you shouldn't need a sub. The 10.1s also have such a narrow soundstage that if you are not p... 
Tube Upgrades for CJ MV-52?
How many of each does it take, 12ax7, 6sn7 and EL34s? I have some nice tubes that I simply don't use. If buying new, I am very partial to Svetlana. They are very similar to mullard 12ax7s. Haven't looked at 6sn7s much. Also, Svetlana makes a very ... 
Subwoofer Help...
I recently spoke to the owner of Janis Audio, who specializes in subwoofers for audio (not theater). I have a 1/A sub amp and crossover. The main goal of Janis is to integrate a sub to the point that you can't tell it is there. The Janis equipment...