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Zap Sound out of Speakers when Powering Off
First, leave the preamp turned off and just power/listen to the power amp. Does it make any noises after a half hour or more? Does it make noises on power on or power off? If so, it should be repaired. I've had 3 DNA-1s and none them make any such... 
Recommended Tube Amp for Sonic Frontiers Line 3
The natural mates are the SF Power-3 amps. OTOH, you should consider the speakers, as well. 
What would it take to balance a stereo power amp ?
Opinions may seem to be divided but Nrchy is correct.(1) You cannot easily balance a non-balanced amp but (2) you can make it compatible with balanced sources.You also ask: "Does any one know of a circuit diagram or a place to come up with one ?" ... 
Are there any receivers that have dual 12 inputs
All more expensive than the Sony:AudioRefinementMcCormackBel Canto 
Are there any receivers that have dual 12 inputs
Sony TA-P9000ES, now discontinued. There are a handful of preamps with dual 6channel (or more) inputs but you were asking for receivers. 
Why Veneer?
Particle board (MDF, HDF) is more consistent and practical. 
anyone ever build their own T.T.?
I've built a few and many people have over the years. Pifalls? Define your principles and goals before you go. 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
1. The Apogee Duetta II2. The Revel Ultima StudioBoth were definitely keepers from the first note. 
Pink Floyd fans, Limited Ed CD Hybrid disc
AFAI am concerned, the MCH track is the only reason to buy this and it is reason enough. 
New York City,,,,hello
Invite us over. ;-) 
Sonic Frontiers pre Line 2 :off or stand by
I keep my Line3 (and, earlier, a Line2) in standby during the week since it is used every day, morning and evening. I turn it off on the weekend when I am away (and using another preamp). 
How did you get into this hobby?
When I was a little kid (<10), there was this sleazy upstairs neighbor who had Altec VOTs (yes, 2) and a Berlant r2r with staggered heads. Altec amps, too. No one else had anything other than table radios, let alone stereo. It was too much to r... 
Checking Anti-Skate?
Also, testing on a blank disc is invalid. Skating force is related to groove pressures/overhang. What you see with a blank disc is merely centrifugal force. 
Hooked on Chopin
Artia LPs. 
Grading records.
Well, sealed says it all. You cannot say mint without examining/playing the disc and that requires breaking the seal.