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Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Congratulations! I've wanted to hear Tannoy GR speakers forever and never have. I hope they are your last speakers! 
What are the signs of caps going in an Amp?
Honestly it sounds to me like you may be having an RFI issue is anything near your streamer like say a modem or router? Also do you have any lights in the room on dimmer switches? From how you've described your system and the noise it sounds exter... 
Manufacturers with Excellent customer service
Beyerdynamic headphones.Cerious Technologies Cables.Deja Vu Audio though they are a dealer that manufactures rather than a straight manufacturer.Audio Note UK.I'm sure there are a few others I am forgetting I'll add on if I remember any. 
Looking for a front end streamer only.
I've been thrilled with my Auralic Mini it's a pleasure to use and has been totally hassle free in the 5 years I've owned it. That reliability is a big plus to me since we're basically talking about computers and 5 years is an eternity in the comp... 
Looking for new speakers
If you're having distortion listening to records it's most likely your turntable setup if there a professional near you who can check it out? 
purchasing US made speakers
Yes @yogiboy  I've never seen that site before a pretty comprehensive list thanks for the link. 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
No major losses here but one boneheaded self inflicted mistake I ordered a heavy pair of speaker cables. The manufacturer recommended spades but I insisted on banana plugs. After a few weeks the weight of the cable caused one of the banana plugs t... 
Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500??????
I guess its too late but if you have a chance to listen to an Audio Note Dac 0.1x it's in your price range and might be just what you're looking for.https://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-uk-dac-0-1x-review/ 
Replacement of speakers alon lotus elite
Reach not to Nola Speakers http://www.nolaspeakers.com/ formerly Alon they designed your speakers. Nice speakers btw I used to have a pair myself until I moved to a smaller room. 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
Yay kenjit is back! My speakers use Baltic birch plywood and sound great. I don't want MDF in my system ever again.  
Sophia Electric EL34 or KT88 ??
I looked and can't find the thread I was thinking of but did see a thread where Kevin Deal chimed in and said KT77's are fine so there you go. Give them a try I doubt you'll be disappointed! 
Sophia Electric EL34 or KT88 ??
I love the KT77's too they've been my go to EL34 variant for years now. I may be misremembering but I feel like I suggested the KT77 in a PL thread once and someone said PL amps can't use the KT77? I may be misremembering I'll try and find that th... 
M7 amps no power on
Jeff Rowland is known for excellent customer service I agree with roxy54 give them a call or shoot them an email. 
what happened to Golden Tube?
They pop up on USA Audiomart all the time saw some SE40 monos just the other day with the SonicCraft updates. 
All New Pure Audio ONE Integrated Amp Reviewed!
I really dislike the mesh on the front and agree terrible use of the back panel those rca connectors are too close. But if it sounds good that's really all that matters.