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My new Borresen X3's
It sounds like you made a great decision, enjoy your new speakers! "Opinions are like a-holes. Everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks."  
must you play music to break in tubes
I use all GE 12 type tubes in my amps and that loud cracking sound is a tube failure. The seller is giving you a line of BS!  
Hsu has custom high pass filters
@zlone No it won't. Line level only!  
Hsu has custom high pass filters
@zlone Here ya go!! Congratulations! You have purchased the high pass filter that would help keep the deeper bass out of your main speakers. In order to get optimum performance from your new purchase, please read this easy-to�follow instruction ... 
Solid state amp vs tube amps
Here is an interesting article on this subject! Could an Old-School Tube Amp Make the Music You Love Sound Better?    
Hsu has custom high pass filters
I have used that when I owned a sub. It is an excellent product!  
How Soon Do You Realize You Don't Like a Piece of Gear?
The Allnic is tubes and the VDH is SS. I always prefer tube phono preamps over SS. Cut your losses and dump the VDH. I doubt that it will ever grow on you!  
4ohms or 8ohms for refurbished WATT/Puppy 5.1's?
If the 4 ohm tap sounds better us them! In summary, the 4-ohm tap has a lower output impedance because it’s closer to the primary winding, allowing for efficient power transfer. Experiment with both taps to find the best match for your specific s... 
Coda #8, Pass XA25, or Schiit Tyr to replace PS Audio M700
Check out Van Alstine! https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers    
Audiophile frame of mind
Smart move! Enjoy barbecuing this summer!  
JBL SA-600
Here ya go! For sale listings https://www.hifishark.com/model/jbl-sa-600 https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/jbl-sa600-vintage-amplifier-review.36952/    
Benchmark Media Systems. Right or wrong
@ deep_333 So why did you remove your post? Hmmm!  
Need help with phono cartridge selection
This Grado OPUS 3 would be a good match with that Pioneer arm. My friend uses it with his Technics table and it sounds great! Review! https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/grado-timbre-series-opus3/    
Benchmark Media Systems. Right or wrong
@deep_333 Really? "I have several tube amps, old sugden, old Pass, a load of chifi amp kits, etc in storage that are not counted/considered here."  
Benchmark Media Systems. Right or wrong
@deep_333 Sugden and Pass never made tube amps!