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New Custom Turntable
Paul congrats on the table it's very cool looking! Curious is the stump that it's sitting on part of the table or something you already had?  
speaker recommendations for Ayre V-5xe?
Standby means standby the amp shouldn't play. And what speakers are you pairing it with that you're experiencing this lack of bass?  
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
What output tube and manufacturer are you referring to? Never mind looks like many KT series tubes are unavailable that's a bummer I thought the tube shortage was improving not worsening.  
Feature request -- editable titles for new threads
I believe this counts as an @mahgister sighting!  
Can I Trust The Music Room's Product Description?
TMR is by all reports a standup company and this sounds like a fairly minor issue more importantly is the Dac in mint condition? Does it sound good?  
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
@kletter1mann I think you answered your own question. You have a big home and a basement all to yourself. Either suffer until your mancave is completed, or pick one of those 4 bedrooms for your system. You could always also get some good in wall s... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
If you can’t hear the difference with good cables then save yourself the money and don’t buy them. Sadly for us many of us can hear a difference and spend accordingly.  
Both preamp and power amp have volume controls. Preferred method to control volume levels?
You could always try both ways and see if one sounds better than the other. As Jerry states above it's usually best to use your better volume control for controlling volume.  
Air conditioning for audiophiles.
You could try a split system like a Mr Slim, much quieter than window units though not sure how they compare pricewise.    
Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts?
Very well said @mike_in_nc I love the Hoffman Forums but find more hardcore gear talk here so I frequent and enjoy both.  
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Bigtwin great job and congrats on your new system I hope it sounds even better than you hoped!  
Is the Technics SP10R motor controller using a switching power supply
You can always run it off a variac or stepdown transformer.  
A Serious Subwoofer
That's not a subwoofer that's a room that is a subwoofer! Awesome to see thanks for the heads up steakster!  
user poll on seperates vs integrated
I’ve also pretty much always used separates and tubed ones at that. That said there are some fantastic integrateds out there these days. My dealer carries some from Synthesis in Italy that sound great and are solid values as well. If you do go the... 
Any Thoughts?
I had some thoughts but sold them for a penny sorry.