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where to get shorting plugs?
Great link from hew.  
help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP
Getting into computer based audio is not that difficult a transition. I use a MAC laptop and can take my music where I need it.  I don't think you would have to spend your entire budget on a DAC to accomplish your goal if you go that route. I had ... 
***Advice Needed***Choosing Between Mini & Midi Monitors
I am in a similar situation in looking for speakers for my refurbished Dynaco ST-70 amp. Was advised toward Tekton and Silverline brands. Tekton makes a monitor that is supposed to mate well with lower wattage tube amps. Check them out online.  
Conrad Johnson ET-3 line stage pre-amp or BAT VK31SE pre-amp??
Sorry, don't know where I got the idea that you were looking for a tube pre.  
Is upgrading pre worth it?
Truly cheap passive, Schiit SYS, $50 + shipping.  I bought one just to play with. Use it with my Dynaco ST-70 amp.  
Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions?
Opps, I wrote...probably not too difficult a load. Not! on not.I am happy with the 326 for a second system. There are so many quality speakers, at the budget I would pair such an amp with, that will not challenge it power wise. I am currently usin... 
Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
I believe that high quality sound can be achieved at lower cost with headphones mated to a quality amp, however this experience is no substitute for the 'speaker' experience. I have no need for headphones in my dedicated audio room. At my bedside ... 
Conrad Johnson ET-3 line stage pre-amp or BAT VK31SE pre-amp??
I agree, be patience. You are making a decision on a serious upgrade over the sphinx and 1/2 way there.  I thought you wanted a tube pre and wanted a phonostage. I would stick with BAT, one fully functional. 
Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions?
Forgot to add, with 87dB sensitivity, 8 ohm nominal 12 o,clock the amp is maxed out, playing louder than I need. If running like that I would want more power.  
Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions?
I believe the 326BEE is best suited for speakers that are 87dB sensitive and nominal 8 ohm, possibly dropping not much below 4 at some point in frequency range (few 8 ohm nominal speakers truly are) . A nominal 4 ohm load at 87dB sensitivity is pr... 
Power for Klipschorns
What is your Vinyl rig? If you go the route of a AVR, I believe few have phono stages. I don't see that as a problem as there are many quality budget ones available. Need one that best matches up with your cartridge. I believe Klipsch sound best w... 
The next step to a better system
Congrats on the Oppo! I don't stream that often, use Pandora with our living room system. I would like to try Spotify which allows listening to entire albums. I believe it costs~$10/mo however.  
Are there used/mint balanced pre-amp with a few unblanced inputs under $2000??
My experience buying, selling, and watching sales on AG is that items that are sought after and priced right often sell within the 1st day.  
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
Sounds like the HI-FI Plus cd was mastered at low volume and you max out the gain in the Sphinx pre.  
8-16 ohm budget speakers
Erik, thanks for that link. There was a time when I I would enjoy making my own speakers however for now I already have too many projects on the books. Did look like these speakers would be easy to build and serve my needs.