honeyooi

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Genelex Gold Lion KT 88 “burn circles”?
Go test them before you turn on the amp. make sure it close in reading , if don’t have tester just buy new one . black or dark round is mean used lot , shiny is new look. better buy match tubes .    
Which preamps use 6922/6DJ8 tubes?
EAR 868, I love the sound and also have xlr input and output.  But not every one like the shiny chrome though.  
Relative Importance of Analog Components
In my opinion table is the most important then arm, phono, cartridge.if you put lesser value cartridge in the best turntable you will be amazed how it bring out the sound compare to better cartridge in lesser value table.  But only experience in t... 
Want to add vinyl to my system.
For me Once is start is hard to back to digital . the work only for first installation after that either enjoy it or go up the chain . tweak or upgrade is up to you .so satisfying playing and listening too.    
Cartridge Alignment
VAS audio https://vasnyinc.com  
Advice for a new analog system
So many you can choose from that price range , be sure you want stay longer in that game. Go check dealer and talk to them ,sure they will want to help and make business with you even can bring to you to Audition it . VPI ,Basis ,Kuzma at my fav. ... 
Should I buy an SME 30/12A for 15K?
Once you step up to that game, everything must be equal to get the most of vinyl sound . Go for it and make your life enjoy as long you can afford.  
Integrated amp recommendations for Harbeth 30.1
At your room space considering bigger watts, even you listen at low vol. for pass better with int-150 , why limited to integrated? With your budget you can have separate amp & pre for the older model .    
End Game Turntable suggestions
It you can stretch more get that Basis , last got offer for people watching for under $10k.  
End Game Turntable suggestions
   
Dallas DFW speaker crossover repair gurus that you'd trust
Try frank mufich audio ,he’s do some hi fi gear repair or upgrade. hes in McKinney     
New PrimaLuna versus used Audio Research preamp?
ARC for sure , easy to sell if no like it but I doubt it .  
From Benz to?
Maybe you consider miyajima Kansui sweet & natural . Have Gullwing SLR then kansui and now Rua . Pair well with my 3D VPI arm .      
How to choose an upgraded tonearm.
I do own classic 3 and change arm to 3D gimbal . great arm and better with low compliance cart that I have before . fit and finish nice and look better too on classic .  
Moving from Harbeth m30.1 to m30.2 XD
Please let us know how your impressions about the XD ? im still with 30.1 this year and mark the longest speaker to keep .