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A little help on choosing amps
I'd Pass on this one..... 
Priorities...
OP doesn't say his/her age......as we do, we hear less and less and also we hear differently.  ...perhaps great earphones would be a choice for serious listening, and owned speakers for  background music. 
Why do so few low power amplifiers using 300B have balanced inputs?
A truly balanced circuit is like having 2 completely different circuits ....one for the + side, and one for the - side. This is a very expensive piece to build. Tube circuits are expensive to begin with....this would about double the cost. Designe... 
power conditioning question gentlemen
I never had success with any power conditioner I tried....power cables...yes, but conditioners although they changed the sound of the system, it never was for the better.  For those that have conditioners in their system...just try removing them a... 
Purist Audio. Anyone replaced Colossus with newest Poseidon ?
Your loss Inna.....and I have met Jim Aud many times....I have had many of his cables in my system and don't now. 
Purist Audio. Anyone replaced Colossus with newest Poseidon ?
What do you think  Jim would say...."send me the money".  Inna, before spending any money at all, call ClearDay cables and speak to Paul who will send you audition cables free of charge.  .....just try it. 
Phono/preamp/amp chain. One of them tube the others SS. Which one?
Personally, I wouldn’t do that.....as a matter of fact, if all your components are from the same manufacturer, you would have an even better chance of success. I don’t mix anything...cables, etc. Any benefit from trying to deal with problems by ge... 
The ever lasting diamond stylus...is it a myth or??
Phono diamonds are man made, not the natural ones you find in most engagement rings.....  not nearly the same quality.  If indeed they are man made, can they really be called diamond...or diamond-like. 
Best-sounding tabletop audio w/ digital tuner and aux in?
I seem to remember an auxiliary cabinet to plug in to the master that makes stereo happen  (not positive if it was Tivoli or KLH radio) 
Fake Audioquest sky cables
Audioquest Sky is one of the best cables in the world. ...however, Audioquest has no right to destroy your property.  I suspect there may be a legal issue involved, though, it might not be worth pursuing unless you yourself are a lawyer. 
Is it extra gain or two matched cables or both that improve the sound ?
Raul ...DO post....I appreciate your input....and although I agree, the end user should listen the way he/she wants. 
Thiel Owners
Tomic601,,,,I would advise to be careful of the tilt.  Floors are generally not level, and the difference accurate alignment is ...especially on phase correct speakers... is very noticeable.  Get a laser pen, put it on top of the left speaker, mov... 
How many will listen to tape and vinyl in the next century?
I make/grind my own coffee, I use a double edge razor/shaving brush, I listen to vinyl....  these are processes toward perfection. ( can you tell I'm an old guy) 
You can only take 5 albums to a deserted Island...
Terry9.....I bet you'd love the soundtrack 1492 by Vangelus.  I have this on CD and declare it the best recorded record I have.  Not only is the sound wonderful, but the music is absolutely captivating. 
Cart Recommendations
The Soundsmith cartridge doesn't sound like its presentation is in your favorable wishes.  The Ortofon Winfield is an excellent cartridge, almost their highest level....but it has no sound of its own (which is why I like it).  The Benz LPS is more...