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Any problems using biwire cbls on single post Spkr
A single bi-wire pair of those cables are the same cable as the ones terminated for non-biwire. If you combine them the same as the non-biwire version, they should sound the same. Contact Audioquest to see which cables go where. 
Do HDCDs sound terrible on non HDCD players?
They should play like any regular CD on a non HDCD player. Have you heard them on a HDCD player? They may sound that way in any format. What kind of cables are you using with your Planet? 
Still Freaking Out Over Tube Noise
I agree to buy the stock tubes from CJ. They test them extensively. Your unit will also sound like it did when it was new. If there is still a problem, send the whole unit to CJ. They'll make it right, and will check the whole unit from top to bot... 
Montreal Symphony
Yes, Some great recordings by Dutoit and Montreal together. 
Stan Warren Amplifier Mods
Stan's phone number is: (541)344-3696 Best to try 3pm to 7pm pacific time. 
Stan Warren Amplifier Mods
Yes, I would say it is worth it. Mods understates what Stan does. A more accurate term(s) is redesign or reengineer. 
Good umbilical cords for 2 chasis preamps?
Try contacting The Cable Company. They are good at getting custom cables made. 
the best use Subwoofer for under 1500
For brand new I'd recommend a REL Stratus III if music comes first, or the Q150E if movies are more important. Both perform well in both modes; it is just that they are slightly better at one, more then the other, because of how they are designed.... 
SAE TWO T14 Tuner
There is a tuner club group on Yahoo. I would post this same question there. You will need to sign up. It is free.http://groups.yahoo.com/ 
NOS Tubes inferior?
If you like the sound of your CJ preamp as it is now using the stock tubes, then buying their replacement tubes will preserve that same sound.NOS tubes should probably be tested to make sure they are still good. There is no general answer. There a... 
Solid state amps under 1000
Hi Paul,Blue Circle makes three solid state amps. The BC22 is 125 watts; the BC26 is 200 watts; and the CS is 85 watts. The BC22's matching preamp is the tube BC21. It is a great combination. There are quite a few Agon members with the BC21/22 com... 
Anyone recommend the best small speakers for cheap
Add the B&W DM303 and DM302 to your list to audition. The DM303 have a MSRP of $300. The DM302 are discontinued (replaced by the DM303), but a mint used pairs usually sell for only +/-$175. 
What should I upgrade next?
All you who are saying if you were going to build a system you would start with the speakers are totally missing the point. The original poster just wants to do one upgrade; not completely rebuild the whole system.Sure; if I always wanted a pair o... 
Solid state amps under 1000
Great list so far. I guess I can add the Blue Circle BC22. It was made to go with tube preamps. 
Is this thing for real?
Yes, they are for real. Blue Circle is trying to figure out a way to cover the transformers and the jell. They are also working on cables that will look like the purse strap. The mono-block amps have the same technology as their top of the line AG...