rdean

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NJ Audio Society?
I haven't been to a meeting in awhile - distracted by taking my Porsche to the track! But they're an active group. See info from newsletter below.Our meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of every month (with occasional exceptions), and me... 
Room Acoustics
I don't watch TV, so haven't tried it. But everything I've read says putting a TV between speakers is a major no no. Do a search on Audio Asylum. 
Tube glows cherry red...then it doesn't ?
Get rid of it before it takes out a bias circuit or causes more damage. if a new one does the same thing, investigate other problems. 
NJ Audio Society?
Pittstown (just south of Clinton) 
Does the Conrad Johson premier 16LS compete?
I bought one used and upgraded it to series 2. You could also buy one already upgraded. Replaced the 17LS and was a significant improvement. Can't comment on others in your price range, but the 16LS is a terrific pre-amp 
How long is too long to ship?
As a seller, I have to say money orders are highly preferable. To protect myself, i won't ship until a check has cleared. I want to ship as soon as possible, but it's a hassle trying to determine if the funds are really available. 
Tube amps that can hande 4 ohmsl
As can the Premier 12's. I have them driving Thiel CS6's