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Yba guy no changing
You see Burmester from time to time but Pass sells a ton of amps so you see them a lot more on the used market.  
Quick speaker review: Ojas DIY kit
Congrats Garth they do look great and seen some cool stuff about Ojas and Devon he seems to get it.  
Looking To Match A Tube Amp With A Pair Of Audio Note AN-K/Spe
Hey Scott great speakers! I run a pair of AN-J/lx's with a 15 watt pushpull 2a3 amp to great effect. I am a fan of the 2a3 tube over the 300B, to me the 2a3 is more transparent with more drive than the 300B. However as with all things YMMV. I will... 
Can Anyone Identify The Make of this Preamp
Yes the Audioprism Mantissa I owned one in the mid-2000s decent preamp.  
Daniel Queen Laboratories Speakers
Made in the USA from 1978-80 according to that ad.  
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
I also very much like Charney and Volti Audio speakers if the OP wants to get into horns. The good news @pfmaudio is that you've obviously been able to listen to a lot of this gear. As others above have told you trust your ears if you think someth... 
Daniel Queen Laboratories Speakers
Here is an ad from Canuck Audiomart for 2018 with some info on the speakers and they sold for $500 CAD. I have to say they look pretty cool Omni's are interesting designs maybe worth giving a listen.   https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/6... 
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
Just my opinion I've heard 096's, in a Shindo system, not in my own room. They sounded great but I prefer my AN-J's a real sleeper in the AN lineup.  
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
That sounds like a positive move to me overall BUT have you had a chance to listen to this AN system you're considering?  
which valve amp for Forte III or Heresy III?
Well the Leben looks like an excellent choice plus you’ve already heard it and according to you........there’s something magical about it. How can you beat that?  
Wisdom power distribution ES10
Thanks jacytoy I am in need of a power distribution device this looks good and the price is right just bought one.  
Fascinated By GR Research Channel
Just one comment about parts, sometimes a less expensive part will sound better in a given circuit. Throwing expensive parts at a crossover might get you better sound, it will certainly get you different sound.  
Who Offers a Highly Musical Preamp using a 6SN7 tube and a remote?
@hilde45 Blue Circle is out of business as are Dehavilland. Also Herron is closing up shop though as you say does not make 6SN7 preamps.  
Do good power cords have to be stiff?
I am using Furutech cables made by VH Audio with 12 gauge S-032N wire and they are fairly flexible also not total garden hoses. And they sound good.  
Broken Tube Guide Key
Tubes only go in one way if you can't tell gently spin the tube in the socket until you feel them start to go in on their own.