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DIY tube amps?
Tons of info on the web.Just Google "DIY tube amp". 
Power Cords
Come on Mac,tell us how you really feel !!!!!! 
From anthem/pse to rowland seperates?
but the gear is located half the way across the country and shipping to me and back if I didn't dig it would cost a few hundred bucks or soThat does change things.Sorry to question your friends worthiness !!! 
From anthem/pse to rowland seperates?
Your friend won't let you try out the equipment he wants to sell?Not much of a friend in my book but that's just me. 
Power Cords
upgrading to an adequate guageThe cords that came with your equipment are of adequate gauge.The mfgr. would not include a cord that couldn't handle the current required for the equipment.There are codes and regulations that govern this.having them... 
Harbeth P3ESR+Linn Sub or Bigger Harbeth Speakers
Have you ever actually tried any other speakers in your system? 
NAT Se2Se amps
Experiment some,come to your own conclusions.What sounds good to Joe Blow might not work for you.Just a thought. 
Help with Marantz 4270 quadradial
At 36 years old there is probably a lot wrong with this unit.The A'gon Blue book value states $300.00,of course that is for a unit in pristine condition.I can almost guarantee the repairs will far exceed the worth.Probably better to look at someth... 
Why did I get married?
I guess we now know who wears the pants in your family !!!! 
Manley stingray or Cary sli 80 sig
Not to throw the post off topic but, have you considered the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum or Tempest Magnum? I own the Tempest and have heard the Cronus numerous times.Both are very musical amps.I use Tyler Acoustic 7U's with my Tempest and together ... 
Stingray bad for Merlin TSM's or Revel M22's???
Manley Labs reccomends Merlin speakers for use with their equipment.Check out the following quote from the Manley Labs webite.Merlin Music: Bobby Palkovic is one of the nicest guys in audio and his speakers are wonderful too. The STINGRAY is a par... 
Any hope for noisy-playing SACD disk?
I had the same problem with a disc I really like and is hard to find.I placed it between two large books and set a couple of bricks on top and left it like that for a month.You can still see a faint wave but the disc reads fine now with no noise a... 
Cheap Interconnects from Hong Kong
Look closely at the photos in the ads.Do you see the Audioquest name or logo? Probably not.Check out this warning of fraudulent sales of Oyaide goods from their website.This stuff happens a lot on the internet.Buyer beware.http://www.oyaide.com/e_... 
cdp hunt/ compared to accuphase dp75
Get your friend to bring his Dyns to your house for a listen.A good friend would do that for you !!!! 
NAD C325 or 326Bee efficient enough for PSB towers
Sorry,never heard the universal player.