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Any votes for or against a TV component stand with glass shelves?
Looked at the web sites for Sanus and Salamander and most of their products have glass shelves as well.  Plus I thought both companies were pricey for their offering. I found some nice candidates at Copenhagen imports in the same price range.  Of ... 
VAC Phi 300.1a Single Channel Ground Loop Hum
I would concur on a bad output tube.  I had a set of cryo treated tubes and they went bad in that manner. 
Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair
Nobody has mentioned the Tannoy XT 8F.  Great review in TAS. 
Adding a powered subwoofer RCA output to a tube amp
Why not just use a sub that has speaker level inputs? 
ARC Ref 6 VS. Vac Renaissance MK V
I have not heard either of your two choices but I do own the Renaissance mk1 which replaced an Audio Research preamp.  The build quality of the VAC is superior to the AR if that matters to you.  I would take the VAC without thinking twice.The only... 
Terminals spade type loosening the binding posts
Seriously, I would just check from time to time and not apply any sealers or washers. 
Budget American made speakers?
SilverlineOmega loudspeakers AudienceDecwareTotem (Canada) 
Dose your Rega rp8 sagging issues
I would be very concerned about a visible sag.  Is the platter still level with this condition? 
ESP Speakers
Just curious, what size is your room?  What type of placement did you end up with?Glad to hear the driver problem was a simple fix. 
Reducing Background Noise On Records
Try an outboard phono stage.  Perhaps your built in unit isn't very good.  As others have said, check stylus setup first. 
The Jadis JA200Mk2 review---or slam!
I agree 100%.  One of the worst reviews I've ever read.  Why only one speaker model was auditioned with this amp is a mystery.  I'm not a Jadis owner but I have tube amp experience.  A tube amp configured at 1 ohm certainly will sound like crap in... 
Best used or new DAC under $3500
Why not a Hugo 2? 
Over damped Room?
Too much of anything is always a bad thing.  It's easy to get carried away with room treatments.  In my 10x14 room, I just have two panels in the front corners behind the speakers with the reflective side facing out.  A full size futon couch/bed d... 
Emotiva xpa 2 gen 2 power amp
The BasX A300 amp and PT 100 preamp received editors choice awards from the UK magazine Hi Fi Choice.  Associated equipment for the review were Cambridge CXC transport, Chord Hugo dac, and ATC SCM 40 speakers.  So, the supporting cast was well abo... 
ESP Speakers
Here's a list of questions for you:Did you get the factory supplied spiked footer, and are you using them?  They are pretty much a must.Do you have the speakers biwired?  This also a must.What amp are you using?FYI the extra tweeter fires out the ...