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Low power amps and speaker damage?
The simple truth is if you're not driving the lower powered amp to distortion, you will destroy nothing. 
Turntable mat journey
I have the Extreme phono speed mat and really saw no improvement with it's use. I also have a thick Rega felt mat and surprisingly gives me the best sound on my Well-Tempered Amadeus turntable. Although, as you state it has issues with static clin... 
Does the Rogue Cronus Magnum III have any real competition in its same price point of $3k?
Rogue Pharaoh. Sweetness of tubes with SS power. 185 watts/ch. Guys at Rogue prefer Pharaoh over Cronus. 
turntable upgrade?
The Schiit Sol turntable might be a worthy upgrade for $800. It includes  a Audio Tech. Cart. The Nagaoka MP-110 is a great cart. for the money. Going to MP-150 even better. 
Tekton versus Klipsch
I don't always listen to loudspeakers, but when I do, I listen to Vandersteen.Stay listening my friends... 
Phono Stage That's not Schiit
I also have a Schiit Mani and consider it the weak link.  Just wondering if anyone has tried the QHW  "The Vinyl" phono pre from Spain. Michael Fremer raved about this inexpensive amp. $750. 
How loud are you typically listening?
130db. I like reproduction of jet fly overs. lol 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
Just so yawl know, I think very highly of the Aria Sig., I made my choice, but if it doesn't pan out the Aria Sig. is standing in the batter's box. :-) 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
I'm sure everyone here has had some severe equipment failures, myself included. As far as LFD is concerned, for every problem like you have had, there have been dozens if not hundreds of satisfied customers. You don't have to prove or explain your... 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
I can't debate as to which one is better, as I have heard neither. They are both on my radar for a new integrated. the Belles Aria Sig. has many traits I like very well such as phono stage, by-pass, balanced input, 125 watts/ch., not to mention a ... 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
Interesting topic. I'm in the market for a new integrated amp and my top choice is/was a Belles Aria Sig. integrated. Talked to a well known dealer {not gonna say who it is to prevent a possible argument) who sells the Belles and also sells LFD in... 
m5 hp cossover setting with vandy 3
If you have a volt meter and Vandertones, it wouldn't hurt to check for a proper match. 
m5 hp cossover setting with vandy 3
Also, you didn't say if you had single ended crossovers or the ones with XLR balanced connectors. If you have the XLR type, then turn on switch "5" all others "off." 
m5 hp cossover setting with vandy 3
If it's for a 80hz crossover point, switch number 1 to "on" all the other switches "off." 
Stereo systems are like Harleys
Stereo systems like Harley's???Sure hope not. Don't want to work on my Stereo all week just so I can use it on the weekends! lol