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Flush wall plug for power cables?
Perfect. Thank you. I’ve never done it but I’ll give it a go. 
Flush wall plug for power cables?
Thanks for all the great recommendations:I took off my outlet plate and the outlet. I cannot remove the current outlet box to install the recessed box so there is not enough room unless I want to perform a lot of sheetrock work.I think what I’ll d... 
Flush wall plug for power cables?
Thanks Elliot. Great idea. I remember seeing these years ago in an office building I worked in. I completely forgot about them. I’ll have to look and see how much room I have inside the wall for it to fit. It may do the trick. 
Flush wall plug for power cables?
Thank you noramnce. It’s definitely an option. The only concern is the right angle iec plug. My dac has a sideways iec so the cord would be pointing down. If the cord is flexible enough it may not be an issue. Thanks for the recommendation.  
Amp recommendations
I’m with almost everyone else. Get your amp fixed at least so you may sell it if you want to go a different direction.+4 on the Quicksilver, awesome gear handmade in the USA. 
Do chinese tube preamp/amp clones interest you?
I used to have to work trade shows for my work selling our wares. Busses would would pull up and unload hundreds of Chinese people that would come over and start taking pictures with measuring tapes next to our equipment. They would grab all docum... 
Speakers good for close to wall placement
Plus 1 or 2 for Audio Note. I have the E’s in the corner with low watt tubes and sound amazing IMO. Depending on your budget Audio Note Amps  are wonderful as well or for less expensive, Quicksilver are fantastic. 
Preamp recommendation
Quicksilver if you want tubes. In your price range hand built in the USA. Excellent preamp.  
What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1
Yes,McIntosh 6L6GCAudio Note EL34 Quicksilver 6BQ5 = EL84  
What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1
My two cents...I use a vintage restored McIntosh MC240 that sounded great with my Harbeth 40.1 (I no longer have). Looks awesome as well, it's definitely a showstopper when people come over.My audio club friend drives his with an Audio Note Oto Si... 
Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options
+1 for Quicksilver integrated. American and hand made point to point. Excellent sound and quality. 
Looking for recommendations for a 'warm' sounding DAC
I also use an Audio Note dac 3.1 balanced. I’ve been through several and this to me (IMO) is the best sound I have experienced. I have a little case tinnitus in my ear and I’m very sensitive to bright sounds. This dac has a warm but detailed and n... 
Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d
Quicksilver. Hand made in USA and sounds excellent.  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
+4 for the Quicksilver. Quality, sound, value and a great match for the Klipsch.  
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
I'm not sure if your interested in tubes but Quicksilver integrated is one heck of a value. I'm using a McIntosh vintage MC240 and love it. Both are very musical.http://quicksilveraudio.com