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Interconnects for cd player
Silnote Audio Posideon Signature or Morpheous Reference 2 
Clear Day Cables Speaker Cables
Excellent cables, have shotguns in both of my systems! 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Ayon Spirit 2 tube integrated with Black Treasure KT88s; Modwright LS100 preamp & KWASE power amp 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
I have about 100 hours on the LS100 which I understand requires at least 400 hours of break-in to reach their intended sound. Have liked the sound of the NOS Tungsol and Sylvania as they and the amp have been working themselves in, but decided to ... 
Upgrade from Jolida 302B A Rogue Cronus ?
Haven't heard the Jolida so can't compare for you, will simply state that until recently I had a Cronus Magnum 90 wpc versus the base model 55 wpc with the same speakers, good synergy. Just some other fyiMagnum comes with KT90,s but can use the EL... 
Signal Cable - MagicPower Power Cord - need info
had them at one time,didn't hear any audible difference with them, how much room do you need? 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
I just received my LS100 installed NOS 1963 Tungsol 6sn7 and a NOS Sylvania GZ34. Down the road I'll try the BTs (have a quad of BT KT88s in my Ayon Spirit and really enjoy them) or the Sophias 
How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know?
None, most people I know when I talk about equipment and such think I'm nuts 
Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
Rogue - usa made is another good choice 
Speaker cable advice
Don't have your set-up but am very please with Clear Day Cables in both of mine 
Herron VTSP3 pre-amp with what stereo poweramp
Thanks Wig, I know which you are using, I have them for other purposes 
How do you test different tubes?
I concur that there are legitimate vendors as named above along with the Tubedepot & Tubemonger that you can get quality new in box NOS tubes, and at reasonable prices which normally to my ears sound a lot better than the new production. 
Herron VTSP3 pre-amp with what stereo poweramp
Wig, what are you using between your M1 in order to stack them, tried seeing in your system pic but am unsure 
Best kt88 for VAC Avatar Super
I don't have a VAC, but if you speak with Kevin ask him if he has listened to the Shuguang Black Treasures, to my ears they are overall more musical that the GLs , base Shuguangs, JJs, SEDS - my experience with my Ayon Spirit 2 
Clearaudio Concept Recommended Phono Stages
Clearaudio Smartphono mm mc switchable