tomcanale

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1/2 Meter Interconnect Good Idea?
I use 1/2 meter & 1 meter audioquest amazon cables with no noticeable differance in sound quality between the two. 
Piega and tube amps
I have been using Conrad Johnson Preimeir 12s 140 watt monoblocks.& a pair of Bell 1001s alternately with my C8LTDS with excellant results.I think you would need a higher power amp then you plan on using.Great speakers by the way. 
That dreaded hum
Cheap fix is to go to Radioshack pick up a 75 Ohm to 300 Ohm adapter,and a 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter ,connect them together& hook it up to your incoming cable before your components,this will eliminate your hum & should cost about $11.00. 
KT-88 in Conrad Johnson Premier 11a
I use the svelenta KT88s in my preimier 12s bias adjustment is pretty close to the 6550s,you can use them no problem. 
BAD hum from catv box
Go to Radioshack and pick up a 75ohm to 300ohm adapter and get a 300 0hm to 75 ohm adpater to convert it back to 75 ohm connect them together and but it on your incoming cable.And it will eliminate your hum.Cost should be less then 10 bucks. This ... 
Earmax Pro tube roll....help a lost soul
Go to Headfi.com and do a search on earmax pro .Youshould find the answers you are looking for or post a new thread there. 
Performance of the Mark Levinson 360S
I am using a 360s dac with a modwrite sony dvp7700.I have never heard the dv-37 . The improvements should be dramatic not subtle in every aspect.The 360s is a great dac.Use balanced out to 360s if the dv37 has it for your digital connection. 
Mark Levinson No.36 DAC
ML36 DAC IS A WELL BUILT AND GREAT SOUNDING DAC.IT BETTERED MY MERIDIAN 508 AND MY SONY XA7ES PLAYER HANDS DOWN.AT CURRENT PRICES ON THE USED MARKET IT IS A STEAL. THE ONLY REASON I SOLD IT WAS TO BUY A ML360S. THE 36 DAC CAN ALSO BE UPGRADED TO C... 
Melos SHA-1 preamplifier
I HAD A SHA-1 ,WORKS GREAT AS A,HEADPHONE AMP USED IT WITHGRADO RS1 AND SENHEISER 600.ALSO AGOOD LINE STAGE.I AM CURRENTLY USING A MELOS SHA GOLD REFERANCE.THEY BOTHEXTEND YOUR HEADPHONE LISTENING.