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Shipping. Hard Lesson.
I certainly would not mark it "High Value Item"That just makes it more susceptible to Disappear ......Forever !!as far as UPS being harder on stuff, ... not true.Depending on who you ask, you will get some swearing that Fedex is  worse.  Some othe... 
Are MULLARD NOS EL34s and LTA ZOTL40 REF worth the price of admission?
I have used the Genalex Gold Lion KT-77 and thought that they were better than most all EL-34s 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
@hilde45You never stated what the source is or the amp and pre-amp, unless I missed it Those can be a huge influence on what your speakers sound like. 
M900U vs the world
Uh , McIntosh.Almost all of their amps from the 60s through the 80s  sell for way more than original  MSRP.None of the mega buck  amps will hold their value , because they are all overpriced to begin with. 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
Steely Dan "Everything Must Go"Nils Lofgren "Keith Don't Go"  
High Powered Holographic Amplifiers
You can get a more holographic image with better cables. Cables are whatever I bought on Ebay, Power cords (in this system) are generally just normal factory The cables aren’t the issue. The cables in the system are doing their job- presenting th... 
High Powered Holographic Amplifiers
I doubt you'll get much more response, with the Pompous attitude. 
which speakers should I buy?
No, They are passive ,so , you need an amp.If you want great performance ,they are top notch.I don’t think there is any powered speaker that will come close to competing. i do not have any recommendations for powered speakers... sorry 
which speakers should I buy?
I own these and they are Excellent They are 4 ohms .They love powerThey play down to 35Hz They come in Black or White.I have owned mine for about 8-10 years and they are still Excellent. https://proficientaudio.com/product/outdoor-speakers-8-woof... 
Newb Tube question
This may help. It is for NOS tubes https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/low-end-theory/244587d1310547014-art-pro-mpa-ii-big-tube-discussion-thread-12ax7_guide.gif  
Tekton Double Impacts
With my Tekton DI, I have used the McIntosh MC30s ,that had been completely re-done by Yves Beauvais, with Excellent results. Unfortunately had to sell them ... for financial reasons They could push them pretty hard ,even on techno or heavy Bass s... 
Help Match Cables To Gear Please
@ebm Purist Audio is my favorite cables . Especially Dominus and above .I'd hate to ask how much money you have tied up in Purist Audio cables. I know , that at one time I had Dominus IC,Power and Speaker cables. The good thing is that once you ow... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@recluseWhat  amp are you using ? 
Help Match Cables To Gear Please
Wire can be a tone control, but it can do a lot more than that.Depending on what materials used,  it can enhance imaging, attack , decay, speed , and transients as well. 
Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc
Proficient Audio AW830.They are 4 ohms and they like power... feed them and you will be rewarded.They are AWESOME ! You will not look for anything else after owning them ! https://proficientaudio.com/product/outdoor-speakers-8-woofers-3-graphite-m...