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Willsenton R35i Integrated Amp with EL34 tubes
The amp should be just fine idling for 4 hours won't hurt it. Not sure why the red light came on but if it's performing fine and continues to I wouldn't worry about it.  
finally tried an exposure 3010s2d integrated vs my audio refinement (yba) separates
If you want to reduce gain just find a new gain appropriate preamp that matches your amp. Stop messing with attenuators and get gear that synergizes better. That said it's a bit surprising the YBA preamp and amp don't work together better.  
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
I'm on board with the Volti recommendations also heard the Rivals a few times and really love them. I've not heard the new Lucera which I'm sure is fantastic. I also think staying with horns is a good idea as you may miss that live quality horns g... 
Kris Kristofferson
Oh no very sad news a great song writer and fantastic actor as well RIP Mr Kristofferson!  
Fezz vs Raven
Perhaps not much of a sign Fezz seems pretty new to the market so not many users and Raven is a small boutique shop. The good news is you will hopefully be able to listen to the Fezz amp.  
Fezz vs Raven
I'd say if you have a good dealer recommending a synergistic pairing go for it, at least stop by Auralhifi and give that combo a listen.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
What @larryi said old school brass binding posts sound fantastic particularly in the bass regions.  
HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
This forum is for sharing audio experiences period so excellent first post @xp200dr and welcome to the forum! And I agree paper cones, high sensitivity speakers and tubes are what makes me happy. So I think you're on an excellent path and now just... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
What @larryi said that's great advice. Also putting a good tubed preamp in front of the Bryston you have could reap some benefits.  
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
I really loved the Gold Lion KT77 in my EL34 amp of the current modern offerings of EL34 tubes I thought it had the best tone and frequency response and overall excellent sound.  
Snake River Audio Power Cables - Best Unboxing
Those are really thoughtful touches and great packaging and nice looking cables. I hope they give you the sound you're looking for @kdoerner!  
Fun read...
Straight up trolling not worth reading or responding to.  
Sunfire Preamp Tubes
Yes what is the tube type?  
Battle of the Older DAC
@incoming Ah gotcha I didn't catch the link strangely the same Dac is being sold for $2150 but someone on USAM.  
Battle of the Older DAC
Bel Canto makes good gear that could be a very good Dac hard to say without having heard it. Will that seller ship to NZ?