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My “Dream” system needs a preamp
Well the differences pre to pre would make sense of why mine is quiet with 7DJ8's and my friends has a low level hum.. 
My “Dream” system needs a preamp
No doubt that the Supratek was dead quiet and yes possibly the 6SN7 could have been a better fit than the DHT version but the synergy between my Coincident amps and the BHK is better than the Supratek… in my very high efficiency system where it is... 
My “Dream” system needs a preamp
Hi scothurwitz...So... I did purchase a Supratek but in the end decided to stay with the BHK.  The Supratek is nice but a bit to "polite" meaning it rounds off the leading edge of transients.  The version I had was the DHT.  Good balance but not i... 
Speaker Cables For Big Horns & Tubes
+1 for Tempo Electric simple solid silver conductor cables.  I use between my Coincident Franky Mk-II 300B's to 104dB horns.  Excellent combination and very affordable < $400.  
What's your profession? Age?
57 SVP Manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.  Funny that my system is all tube SET and horn speakers. 
Your first system and your journey...
12 years old - Motorola record player with fold our speaker wings.  16 years old - Setton turntable, Sherwood receiver, ADS speakers 
Any experience with a crown K1 or K2 amp?
I too used the K2 for a pair of 18" subs.  Outstanding output, great control (damping factor) and totally dependable. 
Tempo Electric speaker cables
Nonoise….  you still happy with the Tempo silver speaker cables? 
Tekton 4-10 Subwoofer
Go Rythmik and don't look back 
Rythmik vs JL vs REL
I recommend the Rythmik, 
P.S. Audio B.H.K. 300 Mono Amps, B.H.K. Preamplifiers, PS Audio Dac
I too use the PSA BHK Pre and Direct Stream DAC but amplification is Coincident Frankie-II SET monoblocks.  Tried multiple other pre/dac combinations and just dac direct but seam to always come back to the BHK + Direct Stream.  Some tube rolling i... 
What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why?
BD-Designs Orphean horns.  Unlimited dynamics with spot on tonal accuracy, zero honk or cupped hands syndrome.  Bert is also an awesome person! 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
Interested to hear the result 
Cube Audio or Charney
I have heard both the Charney w/ Voxativ-AC2.8 and the new Cube Audio.  Without a doubt the Charney is superior.  Good clean SET power is needed to get the most out of either. 
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
Depending upon price point you are targeting I would go Pass, Vinnie Rossi, or Graphon... or Luxman.  So yes, I concur with those above.  Best bang for the buck is the Vinnie Rossi.