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CV2493 Tubes, can't find any info
If there are no date codes there is no way of knowing how old those tubes are! Here is some info about Mullard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDvF89Bh27Y          
CV2493 Tubes, can't find any info
Here ya go! Description Mullard CV2493 | CCA | ECC88 | CV2492 | 6922 | 7308 Mitcham Made Military Spec Dual Triode Preamp Tube  
Van Alstine Amp Replacement
I doubt that you will find a basic power amp with a headphone jack. You might have to get a headphone amp!  Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA  
Van Alstine Amp Replacement
What are you looking for? A preamp, basic amp or an integrated amp?  
Who's winning?
   ’It’s Deja Vu All Over Again’  
Cartridge - sweet spot on the cost/sound curve?
This Grado! https://gradolabs.com/products/opus3  
Question for current Sourcepoint 8 users
FYI: These come with matching stands! https://www.audioadvisor.com/mosp8-walsta?sku=NEW-MOSP8-WALSTA  
Are EL34 based amps more musical than KT series based ? Or it's purely a matter of design?
On my Quicksilver amps I can use both types. I prefer the sound of the KT88 compared to the EL34. It all depends on the speaker that you are using. I find that the KT88 sounds bigger and brighter than the EL34! https://upgradehomedevices.com/kt88... 
B&W 706 S3 vs 705 S3
Nothing wrong with Best Buy. My nephew just purchased a pair of Martin Logans from Best Buy and he could not be happier. Save yourself a grand and get the ones with the enclosed tweeter. BTW, many moons ago I had B&W and they were very boomy s... 
Question for current Sourcepoint 8 users
Here ya go! Google is your friend! 18 x 11.4 x 13.2 inches The Mofi SourcePoint 8 cabinet measures 18 x 11.4 x 13.2 inches (HWD) and is made of 3/4-inch-thick MDF panels for the sides, top, bottom, and back12. It features real-wood veneer panels... 
Integrated amp with preamp tubes
Here ya go! All tube! http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm  
Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers?
First step is dump that 50+ year old turntable and cartridge!  
Harbeth P3ESR question (tongue in cheek (I think) but maybe not)
+mofimadness Every Harbeth that I have owned (many) has a R and L on the serial number. That would be the opposite of the way that you have them placed on your system profile. BTW, if you like the badges on the inside keep them like that!!  
One ProAc Response 2.5 Lost Audio
Most likely the problem is a blown xover!  
A little puzzled by my newly acquired Yamaha A-S801
It sure was not Belles. BTW, the price is $2495 new. I have seen them used for about $1500. You should read the many positive reviews. It is a high current amp (16 amps) 75watts 8 ohms 130 watts 4 ohms and a 2000 damping factor!