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marakanetz

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Preamp
Certainly you need balanced preamp for Sunfire to get the most of it. Modarate gain preamps such as Classe SSP-600 if you're looking for multichannel ones. 
Replace volume pot
Kijanki,I have to disagree with your general statement as volume pot more acts as resistor. When the volume dial is all the way down, the potentiometer value is all the way up to mute the signal. In case with OP the value of volume pot won't solve... 
Sealed vs. Ported Speakers
Aerial 12 is ported. 
Mcintosh MC501 or MC 352 for Sonus Faber Cremona
One thing I know for sure that if you don't plan to pick up one of your Macs locally, you'll have to allocate even more for shipping of monoblocks that weigh same or heavier than whole MC352. As many posts you find about overpowering speakers all ... 
how long should tubes last
I'd think of another question why simpliest vacuum triode such as 300b worth a lot more than penthode KT88? 
Dick's Picks on Vinyl
These vinyls will be made of cwap and will sound like one as well. I've had this experience wanting to 'renovate' few of the records that I have in bad condition with the new ones and immediately returned them back to the store. After unpacking Ca... 
MA6900 intergrated Amp.
meeters get stuck 
Upgrades to Analog System
Consider Lyra Titan in place of your Dynavector first. 
Protecting Cords and Cables From Cats
whoever doesn't have BIPAP should get zappers similar ones used for training dogs not to touch things. 
1.2k Output Impedance to 10k Input Impedance
In many cases trebble is the most affected area of impedance mismatch. In some cases you may develop lots of clipping even at low volume level and in some cases you'll be a happy listener. Test your rig with piano music. Solo piano is ideal but yo... 
Tape deck problem
In many of these tape decks DC cap discharges and gives +signal to control switch. You'll need to trace of switching + path and replace all of these caps without going to ID and testing them. Once one is down the other ones may 'keep company'. Cha... 
Bi-Amping
If your preamp has balance control, you can swap sides and figure which one is better. 
Best Audiophile chair around $200
The most economical solution for leg rest is to strip cushions from your couch and put them under your legs. 
Best Audiophile chair around $200
A chair should keep you in the sweet spot so your height and chair sitting position height is important. The built quality dictates chair to stand on all legs and not squeak when you move so I'd pick up Micro-fiber one. The rest of factors isn't i... 
CAP QUESTION
you will see it's blown literally.