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Mac and B&W
Dude...don't forget the MC2301.Checkout my man Beerdraft. 
Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro
Michael how about some dedicated power lines for the future tube amp(s)? If not, a power regenerator may help your tube amps keep consistent current. 
Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro
Suggestions for the famous Mr. Arygo:MC2301VTL MB-750Joule VZN 220 Or...get used pair of MC501s and new C500 preamp. 
DALI Helicon 400 - speaker cable options
Ah...Chin-Poo. Sleek. Smooth. Art Deco looking integrated. Gotta love the brushed alumuni look with the volume controls mounted on top of cherry-wood plate.Should be a good match with the 400s. 
DALI Helicon 400 - speaker cable options
Analysis Plus Big Silver single wire and jumpers used on Helicon 300s. While I don't have the low frequency of the 400s my mids and highs sound great.Acoustic Zen Hologram sounds wonderful on the 400s.What pre amp and power amp are you using? 
Avalon Opus Ceramique vs Wilson Audio Sophia II
Prefer sonic character of Avalon's with great tube amp(s). Love the midrange and the way it presents cymbals and percussion as live like and real.Post your question to "The European Perspective" to get a better response to your question. 
Dali Helicon 300 with Sansui 9090DB = disaster??
Depending on your budget you can find great cables without spending a ton of money. Browse the "goN" for great deals on used cables. Looking for performance/price look at list below which has entry level to very high end to meet your budget. As al... 
Dali Helicon 800 Mk2 are stunning ?
Wonder if the 800s has more dedicated midrange versus the 400 which still shares midrange with the lower driver. 
Dali Helicon 300 with Sansui 9090DB = disaster??
Love the retro look of the Sansui. A good couple of applications of Tung Oil and black wax should do wonders for the wood.Ensure you have great speaker cables and consider using new fuses from Isoclaean or HiFi Tunning. The Helicons need a fast ca... 
Integrated for Zu Presence
Have not listened to Manley Stingray. But it will look really cool with the Zu Pre. Specifications are excellent and there approach to explaining tubes is also big plus.I did notice the options were not available for balanced inputs:Balanced input... 
Which NOS tubes on my ASL 1009 for more warmth?
Most of your sonic improvements should be with the 12AU7s. You can purchase Mullard EL34/6BQ5 New Production for $25 (matched pair)and save $350. Evaluate your system as Newbee suggested and determine the 12AU7 that best match your system. Plus, y... 
Integrated for Zu Presence
Keith here is the correct URL for the other integrated amps:http://www.usatubeaudio.comEnjoy,Pierre 
Integrated for Zu Presence
Check it out Keith:EAR 894 IntegratedPush-pull stereo integrated amplifier. 50 wpc into 4, 8, or 16 ohms. Uses 6L6, EL34, or KT66 output tubes. Self-biasing. (very sexy)Ars-Sonum Filarmonia 30 watts RMS per channel at 8 ohms. Its output stage make... 
Room setup
Check out my listening room specification on my system post. 
Amp for Sonus Faber speakers
What is your budget?Pierre