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OK-- I think I get it, now...
The next time I visited the speakers were back against the wall.  Once had a close girlfriend who sought my advice and trusted me implicitly on audio matters. She signed off on a excellent lower-budget system with source,, amp, speakers etc., a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@sbank +1 Low I used hang with a girl who was big into them. Good times.  
And a Happy Festivus to all!
I can't wait for the Airing of Grievances.   
speaker upgrade
Hmm. The Wharfedales are good speakers. I wouldn't jump ship unless you were going for major changes in presentation like Tekton Double Impact or Martin Logan ESLs etc. The Harbeths are fine but I'm not convinced you'll get the bang for the buck y... 
OK-- I think I get it, now...
OP, have you tried the onboard DAC yet? Give it a week without the EQ.   
Opinions & experiences with tube coolers
I wouldn't bother. Tubes are designed to work without them.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jim, indeed. The lovely Webb sisters. The DVD is essential and I prefer the vibe to LP to be honest.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Leonard Cohen – Live In London (Music on Vinyl 2014) All 3 LPs.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Susan Pillsbury – Susan Pillsbury (Sweet Fortune 1973) A gem of an album.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jody Miller – Queen Of The House (Capitol 1965) Sweet kid with fab voice. Kinda Skeeter Davis. Perfect early Sixties music.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Holly Golightly And The Brokeoffs – Nobody Will Be There (Damaged Goods 2011) Gene & Debbe – Hear & Now (TRX 1968) Seth Austen – The Road O’er The Rainbow (Banish Misfortune Records And Publications 1981)    
Turntable
Beautiful woman. Interestingly, Italian ladies imbibed belladonna juice as one of the poison's side effects was a dilation of the pupils, apparently enhancing appeal.  
Turntable
Belladonna.  
Rogue ST-100 Tube Rolling
Your speakers are efficient so you can afford to go down in power. 6L6 are the sweetest tubes. New Tung Sol 7581A are wonderful. 20 hours burn in.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@reubent  +1 Billy Bragg. I meant to play it tonight. Gave it a new outer sleeve an' all.