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replace binding posts on Monarchy SM-70
Parts Connexion has some nice WBT's on sale at 50% off: (http://www.partsconnexion.com/connectors_wbt_sale.html) Not exactly cheap, but- less than an arm & a leg. 
Okki Nokki RCM-5 vs VPI 16.5
I know(and stated) how the VPI works. Is there a problem with your comprehension? To quote YOUR post, "The VPI's arm has a history of breaking if you press down on it too hard OR at an angle." Maybe you didn't understand my question. WHY would any... 
Is there any 50W 300B SET monoblock out there?
@Ait- I'd say the 833C would certainly satisfy that need. Again: Nice job! 
Is there any 50W 300B SET monoblock out there?
@Ait- Unless that's a 300B on steroids; you didn't answer the question. Nice job though! 
Best of current 12ax7?
You asked about, "the best" of the modern 12AX7's, in terms of build quality, sound quality and endurance. Seems you already found it: the EAT! 
Need Help on Bypassing Volume Pot on Bob Carver
Generally speaking, the #1 terminal is grounded. That's the one that's on the left(looking at the rear of the pot, with the terminals on top). Without seeing a schematic; I can't say that's the way Carver has his volume/gain control wired though. 
Can a tiny silver bowl affect music reproduction
However; the greater the number/longer the beards, the more spurious resonances(generated by those empty beer bottles) absorbed. 
Help With Tube Suggestions for BAT VK-55se, please
Here is a more concise list of the bottom gettered Sylvania VT-231/JAN CHS tubes. I think the other search could get confusing. (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xsylvania+vt-231&_nkw=sylv... 
Help With Tube Suggestions for BAT VK-55se, please
For your 6SN7 locations; the bottom-gettered Sylvania(JAN CHS) or KEN-RAD(JAN CKR) VT-231's, from the 40's, will provide you with a really clean, open sound stage and imaging. ie: (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570... 
Help With Tube Suggestions for BAT VK-55se, please
Do you prefer a warm/sugary/tubey sound, or a cleaner/more accurate/detailed(not talking bright/edgy/sibilant) presentation? I can offer suggestions for either. 
Rockwell: audiophile term "just like a pedophile"
I've never considered myself an, "audiophile," but- definitely a(live sound familiar/live sound seeking), "music lover." STILL; the author of that article is in DIRE NEED of a HARD CORE ENEMA! 
Okki Nokki RCM-5 vs VPI 16.5
Why would you press down on the VPI's arm? The machine's vacuum draws the arm down/does all the work. I suppose if one were a real klutz......... 
Size of Midrange Drivers
Love the Maggies! Just wish they were more efficient. 
Size of Midrange Drivers
The Martin-Logan Summit X's are rated 91 dB/2.83 volts/meter, and can handle 200-600WPC. The CLX's; 90dB/2.83 volts/meter, and can handle 20-450WPC. Either should be capable of satisfying most SPL cravings, quite well. I've always said, "size matt... 
setting azimuth
@Bfin3- The Adjust+ can be purchased directly from Feickert: (http://shop.adjustplus.biz/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=31) Avatar acoustics is a distributor for their tables and may carry the software as well: (http://www.av...