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Large Advents (1974) woofer pops with deep bass.
Here ya go!  https://www.simplyspeakers.com/advent-replacement-woofer-p001-31858.html  
Pass labs upgrade path
@jc4659 An easy and inexpensive solution!!    
Pass labs upgrade path
  @jc4659 The gain of the Ayre is 16db balanced and 10 db unbalanced. The gain of the Pass is 9db balanced. Since you have too much gain the Pass would be a better fit. You can lower the gain  with the Ayre using unbalanced cables, but I guess y... 
The character of analog and digital
" I listen to classical 95% of the time. I think it’s safe to say the majority of Agoners don’t. " And how did you come to that presumption?  
Three videos: SET amps, Chesky, Gould
Thanks for posting. That David Chesky interview is outstanding. I have a few Chesky albums and they are all excellent recordings!  
VPI HW-19 with Graham 1.5 arm Question/Suggestions
+1@ tablejockey What are the other components in your system? BTW, try lowering the VTA and see if that warms up the sound!  
More Questions about Dedicated Circuits
If after 18 years the OP is still waiting for his electrician to return he best find another to do the job!  
Pre Amp for a PA-7?
Most likely the seller got a better offer than what you were going to pay. His story sounds like BS. If you are set on that preamp you should check out other ones that are for sale!    
Phone preamp question
@thecarpathian I’ve been buying vintage preamp tubes on Ebay for the past twenty years. There are many reputable sellers that test before selling and I have never received a bad tube. If by chance you did receive a bad tube a refund is never a p... 
Phone preamp question
There are many of those tubes listed on Ebay for  less than 100 bucks!  
Phone preamp question
Here ya go!    
Are Their any Tube Preamp with Home Theater Bypass?
Quicksilver Audio! http://quicksilveraudio.com/preamplifiers/  
Rega system one advice as its on sale right now?
If that REGA is not made for the North American market you should pass on it! North America has different voltage than Europe!  
Phone preamp question
A phono preamp and a passive preamp does not have enough voltage to use with an amp directly. You need an active preamp!  
Floorstanding speaker advice needed for long room
The Spendor will be fine. I doubt that you need a subwoofer with them! BTW, I have owned Spendor  floorstanders ( S8E ) with the same linear flow port design and had no problem when placed close to the wall!