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2 Subs
Congrats on the acquistions. Most subs placement are on the floor (without stands) with several manufacters using spikes.Getting good bass from subs usually begins by corner placement. Adjusting the distance such as towards a corner or away from t... 
Question For My Electrical Expert Friends
Ensure you ground properly with the pigtail.Are you using audio grade receptacles or upgraded receptacles that are more sturdier? 
Amphion Argon 3 or Lenehanaudio ML1
Matt don't you have room for speaker stands? What about Lenehanaudio ML2 instead of the ML1? 
Anthem P2 or McIntosh 302 or something else
PLINIUS 301 or find an classic 302 Jeff Rowland. 
Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 5000 - Interesting?
Regret selling my B&O 1988 turntable. 
Speaker Match MC275
First of all, welcome to the MC275 family. Your starting out with a great foundation with the MC275 power amp. You have options @ 1K or less for great speakers. Here are couple of speaker options to research on your journey:DALI IKON 7Epos M16i Tr... 
Tube preamp recommendation ...
Loutus like the new direction.Shindo MonbrisonAesthetix Saturn CalypsoManley Neo-Classic 300B Preamplifier RCWhich plinius and bedini power amps?SB-301 or Classic 10 
Manley Snapper vs Neo-Classic 250
True. That extra money could support other purchases to improve the listening experience.What speakers are on your list for audition? 
Manley Snapper vs Neo-Classic 250
Both are incredible power amps. But I think it comes down to preferences in music type and the loudspeaker performance. What type of speaker are you using?For me Neo-Classic 250 would provide the peak transient capability for dynamic music I prefe... 
Speaker noises
Couple of things to look for:AC Line. Possible you have a noisey AC line. Checkout your outlet and determine if it's the cheap ole 59ยข with below average connectors. Are there other components NON HiFi on the AC circuit? Solution: Insert AC Noise ... 
Listening Chair?
More modern chairs can be found at www.allmodern.com or www.cb2.com.Look for Palour and Club Chairs as they have heights of 26" with a small footprint for the smaller listening room. 
Can Harbeths Perform Well In Nearfield Listening?
Synergy also plays a huge factor but room acoustics may be the primary reason the system components sound greate nearfield. 
Looking for brighter tubes
Wolf. 5751 tubes will make amp smoother on the top end.You can also purchase 12 types with more lush sound like Black Sable Tung Sol with gold pin or Mullard ECC83 for richer, lush mids and open top end.Sent from iPhone 
MA2275 Issue need some advice
Glad it was something simple. Thanks for the update. 
Hardwood floors in basement music room?
Good selection...try also sealing the concrete floor before installing underlayment. If using cork floor you still need 6 ml ply for mositure control.