russ69

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would like suggestions on how much to ask for 1955 Magnavox system
Not easy to do without details including pictures.  
Calling All (Any) Cartridge Alignment Experts in Western North Carolina
A pro with an oscilloscope can do the best job. Without a final signal test, it's just a guess, perhaps a physically measured accurate guess but still a guess. The oscilloscope tells all.   
The value of Bad. Knowing what you don't want, is as valuable as knowing what you do.
After many years I've learned not to dismiss anything until I hear it in an adequate demonstration. 
The Belle Klipsch Project – Thank you!
"...I understand I may not find audio nirvana until I shed the Belles, but now I am emotionally attached to them, so they stay..."  It sounds like you have.  
We spend too much time talking about tweeters
Once you hear a good tweeter you'll talk about it also. The Magnepan ribbon comes to mind.  
Tube Preamp to go with Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers
"...Would I be crazy to decide to go with a Bryston Preamp, rather than a tube preamp..."No you would not.    
Tube life
I don't leave any electronic gear running unless I am in the room. Especially tube gear. Also tube life is finite so I want to use every available hour.  
Thoughts on placing amps on stone/tile base
Amp stand, piece of glass, wood block, or surface table all work fine.  
MC75 in Bi-Amp Vs MC611 to drive Amati Tradition
A bigger Mac tube amp, maybe? 
Increasing bass on floor standing speakers
Not sure about your loudspeakers but a 40WPC Rotel isn't going to have kick ass bass no mater what.  
Acoustat Electrostatic spearkers
They can be a tough load from what I remember. The design suggest you need two stereo amps to run the system. 
McIntosh C50 preamp having a hissy fit! Help!
If it all worked fine then went south, it sounds like an amp problem. I had a tube amp that started to thump on turn on and it needed to be sent in for repair. I would suspect the amp.   
Tube Amplifiers: Carver Crimson 75 wpc or Primaluna Monoblocks
What loudspeakers, give us a clue at least. 
Replacement for SED 6550C Winged C
I just bought some Gold Lion KT88s for my Prima Luna. A very nice sounding tube.  
Better Amp for Cornwall IV's...
If the Cornwalls are like my Heresys, you don't want to short them on power. They need a little juice to get jumping.