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Ayon Spirit-1 small tube circuit topology question
Yes it probably is a phase splitter and the other two drivers. You can sub a 5814 if the stock tube are 12AU7s. RCA is my favorite but if you really want a treat try to buy some 7316s. Over on Audio Asylum in their classifieds there is a good guy ... 
Amplifier for Magnepan 20.1s
Sanders amps. He has one just for magnetic planars about 1000 WPC . I have heard his other ESL amps and they are superb.Another choice is the widely lauded Wyred 4 sound. It is a class D, but 6 moons said was warmer sounding than the Pass amp Sjea... 
Best surprisingly good value component
My AES AE-3 Line stage for $350 used then modded by a friend who designed the Veloce preamp. He charged me next to nothing to bring it up to the DJH Sig. version. Niether of us heard that much of a difference. It is far and away my favorite preamp. 
Help me pick a phono preamp
If you can get the Allnic I would vote for that I have heard them and they are that good. The other non tube choice (I agree at that level SS is better) which is a giant killer is the Graham Slee. You should be able to get one for well under $1,00... 
Quality tube amp below $1k?
Agree with Bwp. As long as you mention vendors call Stephen Monte a favorite vendor of mine he has a number of good amps for under 1K. 
Anyone heard of Seattle Sound Speakers?
All I found was that they made about 8 different models including a subwoofer. They seemed to have been in business from about 1987 to 1993. The only other tidbit I saw was A Craig's list offer to sell a large two way with poor cosmetics and good ... 
how to maximize 2 channel theater sound??
As a complete newbie to home theater I ask- can you use a "sound bar" in conjunctiion with a two channel system? They seem to be fairly easy to work into most design schemes. I realize that they may or may not take another channel or more to funct... 
Tube audio under $900?
There are better amps for about $1K but they would be used. Is that acceptable? 
Stylus Microscope
Could you post a link to the microscope you are speaking of? 
Best Cables for Atma-Sphere MA-1 MP-1 combination
What exactly does Ralph recommend? The XLR terminated Mogami Gold Studio 2543? 
Record-playing Rituals?
Why of course. I take fine sandpaper and rub it on the record in a circular motion quite vigorously in the direction opposite the playing motion. This removes all the dust. I then appply copious amounts of Dawn concentrated dish detergent and let ... 
Buy new integrated or vintage?
Which amps did you send back? 
Best Cables for Atma-Sphere MA-1 MP-1 combination
Is the Mogami the Mic Quad cable and if so how do you get it terminated. I guess that the mic cable if preassembled would have the 1/4 plug termination is that right? 
End of side tonearm lift
Supposedly the run off track is a continous benign groove that does not run into the label. I started a similar thread a while ago and was deluged with don't worry about it responses. 
Krell FPB 600 or 400cx?
Why do you think the 400cx is that much better than the FPB 600? Anyway I am sure that the 400 watts is enough to drive the Revels with oomph and bass, especially if you have the preconcieved notion that the Cx is a superior amp. What are you usin...