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Good Integrated for cheap Krell or Plinius?
Better? Better is not the issue - Which do YOU like? 
Quicksilver V4 amps
No Brainer - they're just beautiful to listen to. Not sure how they match up with the nighthawks but with Vandy 5's - awesome 
Turntable suggestions
Thorens 124 ,125 ,Rega 3, - all less than 1K 
Recommendations on mid-fi speakers
unless you can arrange a "triangular" listening set-up- save your money- get something cheap with decent range-maybe from Radio shack etc or some old Advents klh etc... 
Vandersteen 3A and DENON 5803; COMPATIBLE?
Not sure why you'd even consider that combo. 3A deserves better 
Plinius or YBA?
Buy them both - each one has characteristics which are compelling. Then sell one of them, then sell the other and buy something else and start the madness ALL over again. Ain't it fun! 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
my ears 
Vandersteen 2CE sig - How Loud Can You Go???
WHAT?? 
Stereophile confirms new gear is getting worse....
So what gear should we buy? 
Vintage gear repair?
Vintage gear is stickly for savvy collectors. Just like vintage autos -constant attention to maintenance. But get those old pieces cheap and run them into the ground. Shouldn't be difficult to find someone able & willing to fix vinage pieces S... 
what are some decent starter am/fm tuners ?
There are some excellent sounding & reception (vintage) solid state tuners made by HH Scott 112, Pioneer 6200, Marantz, Fisher - which can be had very inexpensively. Of course you may prefer tubes but seems to me the SS versions have a somewha... 
What speakers for Advent 300
vintage KLH 6 
Fix Thorens or replace?
Depends on how much "fixing" it needs and the cost of fixing it ( if you're not doing the work yourself. Some vintage tables just get old (like people) and don't operate as they did when new. Might be worth picking up an old AR XA, Dual, etc cheap... 
Good Semi-Automatic Turntable
Look for an AR-XA and install a Lifter. Trouble free ,built like a tank, heavy platter, great arm, quiet, reliable and can be modified easily- A NO BRAINER. Under $100. When and if you wear it out, toss it and get another one. There really aren't ... 
Speakers for small room and TUBE AMP?
Paradigm atoms, or Radio shack minimus7 and upgrade the caps