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LTL Freight Shipping Company Recommendation for Speakers
Klipsch uses Old Dominion.  
Oh my goodness!
The beauty of this hobby is that you can assemble a really nice system for very reasonable money if you know what you are doing. Reasonable money will have a different meaning for each individual.  
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
I've been in this hobby a long time. I have mostly what I called mid-range gear. Most of my systems were under $15000, the majority were around $6000. Over the years quality gear has become more affordable. Still trying to improve my system/s, nev... 
NOS Tube Recommendation for Quicksilver Phono Pre Amp
I just ordered Gold Lyon preamp tubes for my Quicksilver Mid-Mono. Looking for a little more extension. Previously I replaced the stock tubes in my Rogue Sphinx V3 with Gold Lyons and it really made a nice improvement. Those aren't cheap tubes any... 
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
I think old Yamaha integrated amps had an adjustable loudness control.  
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
I have a pair of LS-50s I power with a little Jolida tube amp. I didn't like them that much so they are on my workbench in the garage. When I'm up close, they are really decent. Stereophile had them as class A. I think they would be great for a de... 
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
Anyway, I did some quick googles, and now Tesla is a branch of JJ? The old Tesla are not the same as the new JJs. Cary used Ruby tubes on my six-pacs but those exact tubes aren't made anymore. Not sure what to say, sometimes you just have to gi... 
Fake bi-wire with two amps
I got a good one off of Amazon. Very well made and solid. Note; You don't want to turn the tube amp on until you have the speakers switched.      
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
I didn't think that the (reissued) Gold Lion made a EL34?  Or is the KT77 synonymous with EL34? I was hoping you would catch that. Looks like Glennewdick has the inside line. I haven't used the KT77s yet but have used the KT-88s. I guess my fav... 
Fake bi-wire with two amps
You need a switch box.  
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
Try some Gold Lyons all around. And I would switch to EL-34s if you want more tube goodness.  
McIntosh MC 2106: HUM!!!
You might try one of the other speaker outputs. That will use different windings on the autoformer transformer.  
VU meters added to Cambridge Audio
Eventually the dancing meters become a distraction you don't need. They can tell you when you are maxed out but a light will do the same thing.  
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
no preamp That’s not good. It least get a Schitt Kara.  
Sunfire Preamp Tubes
Gold Lyon is my favorite right now but no good tubes are cheap nowadays.