yogiboy

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Help with Cary SLP-98
How about this? https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/socket-saver-8-pin-reducing-wear-and-tear-tube-sockets  
Old and New-- adding Rel s510 or 812 Sub to heritage (older) McIntosh system-- Worth it?
It sounds like you really like the magic that you are now enjoying. Don’t ruin it adding a subwoofer. You might be taking one step back!  
What model ProAc is this
Contact ProAc. I'm sure they will reply with an answer!  
What model ProAc is this
If the measurements are 33x12x13 with a 10 inch woofer they might be the ProAc EBS. If they are smaller with a 7 inch woofer they are the Studio one. Measure the speaker and I will tell you which ProAc you have!  
Can anyone explain what a power tube does inside an amplifier, eg kt88.
"Why is it necessary to have eight Power tubes on a mono block amp?" A KT88 tube is rated at about 35 watts per tube. That is why you need 8 tubes to produce 300 watts!  
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
"I would like to try it but my small speakers are self powered.... And i just discovered that active speakers will be my next move ." Aren't powered speakers the same as active speakers? Am I missing something?  
What is the quality and performance level of Fluance turntables??
Here ya go!! https://www.analogplanet.com/content/fluances-rt85-turntable-high-value-proposition    
technics sp 15
A turntable does not have speaker connections. This is what you need! https://www.crutchfield.com/S-TfIxumRFl2E/learn/how-to-connect-a-turntable-to-a-receiver.html  
How is Quality and Customer Service defined in the 21st Century?
   
Luxman vs Accuphase for Harbeth 40.3 XD
Since you are concerned about damping factor, what is the damping factor on the BAT?  
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
Van Alstine! https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers  
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
For your size room don’t limit yourself to a speaker with 91db sensitivity. A Ls3/5a type speaker would be a good choice with that ARC amp and near field listening. Harbeth, Spendor, Falcon, ProAc, etc. make outstanding speakers in your price rang... 
Product: Sonus Faber Concertino Domus Bookshelf Speakers; w/ Stands
Next time check HIFI shark before you pull the trigger on anything that you want to purchase!    
Daisy Chaining- Yamaha S-701 and Mitsubishi DA10dc Amp/Mitsubishi Da-P20 Preamp
Take a look at page 9 in the owners manual! CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 CD input jacks Used to connect a CD player (see page 9). 2 PHONO jacks and GND terminal Used to connect a turntable that uses an MM cartridge, and to ground the... 
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
@newbee DITTO!