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Modwright Preamp Owners.
My LS100 replaced a Modwright SW 9.0 SE. Have built in phono stage, love this thing. 
Repair of Classe products
 In your OP you say you dont own any ,so why are you worried about repair? 
Merlin speakers
 Agree with carmenc, I would start with Rich at Signature Sound. He is a great guy to deal with. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
dpm     I havent heard the 9.0 Anniversary,but I did own the original 9.0 SE. I moved up to the LS100 and found it to be a nice improvement. As a plus, it has an excellent tube phono stage, an $800. option. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
My suggestion:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-modwright-ls-100-tube-stereo-preamplifier-w-phono-stage-upgra...   
Come on people....BASS!
... and dont forget all the owners of Rouge gear ... 
Clearaudio Concept with Hana E or S series?
 Well, ask yourself this:  Would I rather have a very good cartridge, good enough to make different arms discernible,or should I scrimp and get something cheaper? I think the arm you have is surely good enough to warrant a decent cartridge. The Ha... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
"Both these moving coil cartridges bring genuine advantages to any listening session at a low, low price. Terrific value for money." – Paul Rigby, Hi-Fi World“This is performance that any more costly cartridge should equal at a bare minimum, an... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
 Markj941-  I am not aware of any changes to the Concept,  though I see they have released a version in black. I cant tell you about the differences between the 2 carts. because I am only familiar with the one I have. I purchased the SL because th... 
Long distance between preamp and power amp
 I used a 7 meter cable for years between pre and power amp. It sounded fine  , but I always felt it HAD to be a weak link. When I was able to reconfigure my system I went to a much shorter and more expensive cable. Damned if I could hear the diff... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
I have the Concept Wood. Just put the Hana SL on it a few weeks ago. LOVE it!!! 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
this:https://www.musicdirect.com/turntables/clearaudio-concept-turntable-with-verify-tonearm-mc 
Shipping large speakers
 Pack them real well,shrink wrap on a pallet and send them freight. Thats my experience. 
Current Crafter New Vinyl Sources
 Musicdirect.comElusivedisc.com 
Good Bass Recordings on CD for Subwoofer Testing
 Donald Fagen  "Morph The Cat "