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@ skypunk It sure does. I guess they don’t want to show that outstanding Yorx all in one that they really own! 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
@ larshepping Some of those other amps on your list besides the Quicksilver will need a preamp or a passive input selector. If 20 watts is enough power Quicksilver makes a nice integrated amp for 2 grand. Integrated Amplifier – Quicksilver Audio  
NOS 6550 Longevity
The same life span as any other power amp tube! Power tubes like EL34’s and KT88’s are good for about 2500 hours or more. But may go longer in an amplifier with a conservative design. Small signal tubes with numbers like 12AX7, 12AU7, and 6922, an... 
Help with noise in ONE speaker
@ redclamchowder " So i switched the right and left speakers and still the noise in the same speaker. " You proved that the problem is with the speaker! 
Magi Worth AMGa
Check HIFI shark new and sold listings!https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=smga 
Which Component Has the Greatest Affect on Low-Level Listening
Speakers do! 
Ok to adjust balance to achieve center vocal image?
You can try adjusting the anti-skate and see if the vocal image moves to the center! When perfectly calibrated your stylus rests perfectly in the groove of your records ensuring that you have the proper channel balance for your left and right chan... 
Too much gain in preamp
Use this SCHIIT SYS between the amp and preamp!https://www.schiit.com/products/sys 
CD vs Phono Volume
I use this Schiit SYS to lower the volume on my CDP. You can’t go wrong for 50 bucks!https://www.schiit.com/products/sys 
Help me build my system - amp for b and w 705 s2.
 If you are looking for a big power amp check out this Van Alstine SET 400 power amp. My friend has the smaller SET 120 . Mosfet amps have a real nice sound!https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers/products/vision-set-400-ampli... 
Shopping for new speakers-need ideas... Selling old DQ-10's...
Try disconnecting the Piezo super tweeter on the DQ10. Many DQ10 owners did that to tame down the brightness of that speaker. Many moons ago I owned the DQ10 and although being a tad bright, I thought is was a very enjoyable speaker ! 
Gain Matching - need advice
This Schiit SYS will do the trick. You can put it in-between the preamp and amp, or in-between the source and your preamp!https://www.schiit.com/products/sys 
Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes)
@ hilde45 Ditto!! 
Tube rolling question
@ taxmandme Yes you can. Here are the type of tubes that are interchangeable with the 6922!http://www.vacuumtubes.com/6dj8.html 
Midrange/treble harshness at volume
You might be sensitive to the metal tweeters in that speaker!