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Warning re JJ KT77s
I had a problem with the JJ El34 blue tubes arcing in the socket. No problem with the New Sensor Mullards EL34. 
PHK record cleaning machine
They look pretty nice especially the price. 
good sounding low price speaker w/ front bass port
Look at Triangle Titus 
Monitor speakers for Tube integrated?
I had a pair of BW 602's hooked up to my Primaluna PL2 (40wpc) and it was fine i later upgraded to a pair of Triangle Comete's which were much better sounding and a little easier to drive.If i move up from the Triangles I'll probably go to De Capo's. 
First New Integrated Tube Amp - Recommendations
Primaluna PL2, great sound, you can use a wide variety of tubes from EL34 to KT88, built like a tank. 
Tube Phono?
I will second the Bottlehead Seduction....No Noise even with a Grado Gold on it! 
Integrated amp for efficient speakers
Take a look at the Primaluna PL2, lots of tubes choices and a very nice sound. 
Phono stage for newbie...
Try a tube phono stage. Pro-ject Tube Box /SE, or maybe a kit like a Bottlehead Seduction or Hagerman Bugle. 
The Vinyl Answer
Thanks, I have a week to spend in NYC right after New Year's and need to feed the vinyl beast. 
Best Canadian Made Whiskey
Too sweet, give me some sour mash bourbon 
grado hum
I had a hum with the Grado Gold on my Pro-ject Xpression and Tube Box SE. I just got a Bottlehead Seduction Phono Stage and reinstalled the Grado and NO Hum!It sounds really really good. 
Vinyl on the Radio
KUVO in Denver plays vinyl on its Saturday Blues show. 
Self bias tube integrated or power amp suggestions
There is a Primaluna PL1 on here right now for around $900.Great sounding amp, easy to use, musical 
Good bookshelf size speakers for TAD-60?
Look at the Triangle Comete used around $500, they sound great with my Primaluna PL2. 
B&W DM 602 S3 connection question
I bi-wired my 602's and got a better extended sound. I used some Kimber 8PR in a 3/5 configuration