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"Disjointed", Forward Bass | Harbeth Monitor 30.1
Sounds like something is out of phase. Reverse the positive and negative on one speaker and see if that fixes the problem! 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
That Nuforce amp has a real low input sensitivity of only .45 volts. The amp is the problem, not the preamp! 
PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ???
Have you given Conrad-Johnson a look? 
PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ???
The BAT VK50SE has an output impedance of 200 ohms. That would be fine with the PASS amp! Here are the specs!https://www.stereophile.com/content/balanced-audio-technology-vk-50se-line-preamplifier-specificatio... 
PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ???
If you want a tube preamp you should check out Conrad-Johnson. They have a low output impedance of 100 ohms and will work fine with your Pass amp. http://conradjohnson.com/current-products/ 
Another soundstage question
You can experiment by raising the speaker height. You can use some books and place them under the Vandersteens ! BTW, years ago when I owned Vandersteens I had to tilt them real far back for them to work in my room ! 
PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ???
I think you should. Why take the chance? 
PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ???
The rule of thumb is the input impedance of the amp should at least be 10x the output impedance of the preamp. You can do the math and you will see if you think it is a good match? 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
You should check out the Quicksilver V4, you can use KT88’s with those amps! http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/v4/If you don’t need that much power the mid mono’s are another option!http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/midi-mono/ 
Missing shipment
If USPS shows that the package was delivered to you, you will have a hard time proving that you did not receive it. If it was insured you would still have to prove that it was not delivered to you. Next time you should request a signature conforma... 
How to hook up a subwoofer with an integrated amp?
I use this JL Audio with my Harbeth monitors with great results!http://www.jlaudio.com/d110-ash-home-audio-dominion-powered-subwoofers-96283 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Check out Quicksilver!http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/midi-mono/ 
How to hook up a subwoofer with an integrated amp?
Why would you want it any other way? The volume control will also work like that using the preamp outs! 
How to hook up a subwoofer with an integrated amp?
You use the preamp out on the amp to the preamp in on the sub. You can also use speaker out on the amp to the speaker level in on the sub. There are many different options depending on what sub you get. Here is the owners manual of the SVS sub tha... 
Classe closes Montreal operations
Classe and B&W has been made in China for years. No surprise!