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DAM Broken tube?
I had that same thing happen a couple of times. The tubes worked just fine each time. It could just a loose piece of wire or structure that will rebond once it gets hot enough. 
What Song Reminds You of Your First Love?
"Meal Ticket" by Elton John, actually the whole "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" album. She was my first and I will always remember her.Summer 1976 
Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05
Depending on how much you want to spend?1. Shuguang "Black Treasure"2. Sophia Electric3. New production Tungsol 
Question: Is it "Tone Arm" or is it "Tonearm"?
I say 'Tonearm", one word. 
Tyler Acoustics my experience
Last time I was in front of "a wall of pure slammimg sound" was at a Rolling Stones Concert in Boulder, Colorado...my ears rang like crazy for 6 weeks. Wasn't a fun time. 
Please identify this speaker
Sorry, here is a clickable link:http://www.beoworld.org/prod_details.asp?pid=954 
Please identify this speaker
That looks like a B&O system, not a speaker. Kind of like this one, but 4 CD instead of 6:http://www.beoworld.org/prod_details.asp?pid=954 
Cassette Deck??
Check your local Craigslist for a Nakamichi or Denon or a Harmon Kardon. 
Amp more important than speakers?
I'm from the speaker first camp. Find what you really like the sound of and build up from there, around the speaker. 
sub for Studio-20s?
Paradigm makes some excellent subs. I'd look there. 
Cat-proofing your speakers...
A Rottweiler or Doberman would be my choice. 
can i improve my system with a better cd player?
Rotel RCD-1072, used around $400-$450. Excellent for the money. 
Number of yrs. to reach the finished line?
I tried to say the same thing to myself...25 years ago. I'm still searching, but I am getting closer. Glad to hear you've found your nirvana and your quest is complete weedhopper. 
Mullard Tube Code Help
Tomcy6, thanks for your additional information. I found those tube code pages on the web, but still couldn't decypher them. Seeing how you used the code and what it means now makes sense...thanks again. 
Mullard Tube Code Help
Samhar, Thank you!