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Where do you guys buy tubes?
http://www.audiotubes.com/and all of the abovehad decent luck on ebay too but only buy from tried and "tursted" :) tube sellers. 
Cable length dilemma!
same setup here- 2 runs of 13 foot Kimber PR8  one run is bunched not coiled up :) 
Tube integrated amp under $1000
Decware might be a bit low powered for 90db speakers.  I run a Decware Mini Torii with 92db Ref 3A de Capos which are pretty tube friendly and could use a few more watts.A used Primaluna PL2 would run under $900 but no head phone jackUsed Grommes ... 
Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?
I will chime in on the de Capo's, great speakers more bass than you can believe from stand mount speakers  8.25in woofer with a tweeter no crossover  92dbI use this with a 4wpc Decware Mini Torii and get loud enough in a 12 x 20 room, not neighbor... 
Speakers for Heavy Metal
Any big klipsch=Forte, Quartet, Chorus, Klipschhorn 
Another Audio website asked the question how much money did you spend on your turntable
As much as your wife will allow :) 
How to take pictures for selling
Most important is good lighting.  Do not use a desk lamp, casts too many shadows.  Use a light source that is somewhat directional but diffused-window light with a piece of white cardboard opposite the light source as a reflector.  Window light wo... 
Standmount speakers with Line Magnetic 518 SET amp?
Take a look at Reference 3A de Capos, 92db sens, detailed, good bass for a standmount, 8 1/4 in woofer, no crossover,  good at low volumesi use mine in a 20x12 ft room with 4 watt decware mini torii, plenty of power unless I have a rave 
Old friend looking for acoustic folk inspired music
yes Carrie Newcomer.  She is a friend of mine from B'ton.  Also Greg Brown, Bill Morrisey, Ellis Paul,  
Which phono preamplifier do you recommend?
Good used Hagerman Cornet II 
Speaker help under $2,500
Ref 3A de Capo's if you are going with tube or low watt ampdynamic clean good bass for a stand mount 
Headed to New Orleans
Milkfish at Carrollton and Canal ( just east on Carrolton)a great Filipino restuarant, amazing food great pricesps and go see Raw Oyster Cult if they are in town playing 
Transitioning from SS to tube amplification
lol i had a primaluna pl2 and ran it with the Ref 3A de Capos, plenty loud.I know use a 4 watt decware mini torii, loud enough but not LOUD. 10wpc is plenty with these speakers 
Int. Amplifier with Focal 807W Speakers
a nice tube amp running el34? 
Turntable set up- How easy is it
If you are good at detail and don't rush it is easy and very fun. check Vinyl Engine if you need a manual or diagram