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Quicksilver audio silver 88 mono amps
I have a pair of QS Silver Seventies. Great sounding and trouble free for the past eleven years since purchasing them. A good friend of mine sold his Audio-Research amp and bought the QS M120 amps and he is very happy. So I guess I’m a QS fanboy! 
Fuzzy distortion on vinyl........Stylus issue?
What table and arm are you using? 
Advice on buying turntable under $500
For 350 bucks this Pioneer PLX-500 direct drive should be a nice fit! https://www.zzounds.com/item--PIOPLX500  
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Here ya go!Definition of audiophile: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction  
Hubbell 5362 Backwire vs Sidewire
Any outlet that I installed I have side wired. It is a better connection over back wire! 
Subwoofer Causing Amp to Stay On
Most powered subs have an auto on that turns the sub on when a signal is present. If your sub does not have an on and off switch then you will have to unplug the sub when it is not in use! 
Got to get a new TT...
+1 Technics!My friend just bought the SL-1210 GR (black model) and he thinks it's outstanding! 
Lively, fast & open sounding integrated under 3k?
This Belles Aria might fit the bill!! https://www.hifichoice.com/content/belles-aria  
***Education On Separates***
The rule of thumb is the input impedance of an amp should be at least 10x of the output impedance of the preamp. Another spec is the output voltage of a preamp should be more than the input sensitivity of the amp. If both of these specifications m... 
preamp choices under $1K ?
All preamps have outputs!! 
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
Check out this Van Alstine! https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/set-120-control-amplifier  
Recommended Speaker Design for Corner / Near-Wall Placement?
@geoffkait I was suggesting the modern versions of the LS3/5A. I own the Harbeth P3ESR and The Spendor A1s. Both are placed about a foot from the rear wall of my listening room with great results! 
Recommended Speaker Design for Corner / Near-Wall Placement?
@geoffkait I own both Harbeth and Spendors and they have no problem placed close to a rear wall. Spendor A1 Specification. The compact Spendor A1. Perfect for small rooms and ideal for use close to the rear wall. Spendor’s new A-Line loudspeakers... 
Recommended Speaker Design for Corner / Near-Wall Placement?
Any LS3/5A designed type speaker ( two way sealed ) will work. Spendor, Harbeth, Stirling, Falcon, etc. make many modern versions of this type of speaker! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS3/5A  
Suggestions on Integrated Amp./Seperates to Run my Klipschorns
This Quicksilver integrated just might fit the bill!! http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/integrated-amplifier/