yogiboy

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New tubes...far more power??
Are you sure the new tubes are not over biased? 
Just added a JL Audio D-110 to my system.
I have owned that sub and it is a great match with smaller standmount speakers. Good move!   
PROAC D48R Bass Booming
My friend has those Proacs in a room twice the size of yours and they are outstanding. He also is using a subwoofer with a high pass filter. I really think that that room is too small for those speakers. Changing the amp will not resolve the problem! 
Acoustic Suspension sound in 2020?
Vandersteens are not acoustic suspension speakers. New acoustic suspension speakers are few and far between.  Magico and ATC make acoustic suspension speakers.It’s too bad there are not many more than that! 
Tubed Monos for Focal Aria 948s
Checkout Quicksilver!http://quicksilveraudio.com/amplifiers/ 
Broken Nakamichi CA-7A phono
Get your 900 bucks back and buy something new for the same amount that you spent on that 30+ year old preamp. This would fit the bill! https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAC200PRE 
$3000 stand mounted speakers?
The Harbeth P3 ESR will sound great with your EL34 tube amp. I have owned both the standard model and the anniversary edition. A perfect fit for that size room!! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=harbeth+p3esr+review&view=detail&mid=5D7... 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
They were my first good speaker. I replaced them with the Dahlquist DQ 10 that used that Advent woofer. And they are both on this list!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-12-most-significant-loudspeakers-of-all-time/ 
Wiring question : amp-sub-speakers
That will work. You will need two y adapters, one for each channel. I have used this Hsu high pass filter with great results. Take a look at the owners guide and it shows how to hook up a high pass filter!! http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/high... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Preamp and amp. I don't have an integrated amp! 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Check out Quicksilver. I been using QS for over 10 years and never a problem. Customer service is first class!http://quicksilveraudio.com/preamplifiers/ 
Any reason not to place stand mounted speakers upside down?
The stands that you are using for the 12 inch high P3 are too tall for the M30 and the HL5, upside down or right side up. You might have to bite the bullet and get stands that are the correct height! 
Any reason not to place stand mounted speakers upside down?
Why fool around? Get the correct stands! 
Any reason not to place stand mounted speakers upside down?
What model Harbeth are you using? What is the height of your stands? 
Sota Comet Grounding question
I doubt that the 3 prong outlet is grounded. Over the years it was most likely replaced and someone used a 3 prong outlet ( with no ground ). You should have it checked out . An inexpensive voltage tester like this will verify if that outlet is gr...