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Speakers need to be placed close to back wall. Help
Many thanks so far, folks!!!  My spirits are lifting.    
Finally found my amp/integrated for Martin Logan Summit X electrostatics
You might check albertsportis who lists many items on audiogon.  I've dealt with him several times and have always been treated well.  He often has Summit Xs for sale, in fact, I got mine from him.  I listen to all kinds of music, and the Summit X... 
Tubes getting hard to come by?
I'd add Simaudio Moon to that list missioncoonery.  Nothing else has propelled my Martin Logan Summit X electrostatics to the rarified heights they have reached with the 700i integrated by Simaudio.  
Tubes getting hard to come by?
Why do you even bother posting jjss?     
After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?
I sure did.  I went from a Spectron amp and Zesto preamp for my Martin Logan Summit X electrostatics to the Simaudio Moon 700i integrated.  The Simaudio unit is a match made in heaven for the quirky Summits.  I'll never look back,  . . . maybe.    
How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp?
I guess I wasn't completely clear in my initial posting.  I'm wondering how much add-ons add to a preamp's price.  For example, is a $6K preamp with a DAC and streaming really a $4K, $4.5K, 5K preamp.  I'm asking just in case I find something I li... 
How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp?
Not set.  I'm just wondering if a preamp listed at about 6K also has DAC HTBP Streaming capacity, etc., how much of that 6K is for the stuff other than a line preamp?  
Any reason to go with anything other than Sanders Magtech for Martin Logan Summit X
Interesting!  I had believed they needed high current solid state amplification.  I appreciate your input. 
Which phono section to buy: match table or cartridge?
thanks, bdp.  I will try that on Monday, but those prices on his website look way out of reach.  RR 
Which phono section to buy: match table or cartridge?
Many thanks, lewm!  Thanks for the clarity, too. 
Best amp for Martin Logan Summit X
Thanks for the very helpful input, Tom. 
Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
OK:  I have checked all the markings on the record and jacket. I will check all the resources the helpful responses have indicated, but here's the info I have:It is made in Great Britain in 1967PCS 7027On the label it says YEX 637, but on the viny... 
Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
Mine is definitely an English pressing.  Might that make a difference? 
Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
Mine is stereo, not mono, and I'll check it out and take notes after my granddaughter opens it on xmas eve. 
Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
thanks to everyone so far.  the album has been in my possession since July of 1967, so geoff's input isn't appropriate.