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Cary SLI 80 crumped
If you love tubes why are you looking at the luxman and Naim gear? You won’t go wrong with Quicksilver! 
Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
I’ve been using the GEO-DISC for years. It works for me!https://www.needledoctor.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Geo-Disc 
Tube Sound Question
Take a look at all the hybrid integrated amps. How many have a solid state preamp and tube power amp compared to tube preamp and solid state power amp? Not many if none. Just sayin'! 
need some help with Denon DL-103r OR Suggest a different cartridge
The Grado Sonata or Platinum would be a good match for that arm.https://www.needledoctor.com/analog/analog-components/Phono-Cartridges/brand/Grado-LabsYou can use this to find out what cartridge will be compatible with your tonearm!http://www.mh-a... 
need some help with Denon DL-103r OR Suggest a different cartridge
Do you know what the mass is on that arm? 
need some help with Denon DL-103r OR Suggest a different cartridge
yogiboy+1!What arm are you using? 
Rega Elicit R with Harbeth HL5 Plus loudness/drive issue.
Try the Harbeths in your other system and see if you have the same problem. 100 watts is plenty of power for Harbeth! 
Cogging!
Thanks for the info! 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
A friend of mine had an Audio Research ( hybrid) HD 220. After many problems with that amp I told him to check out Quicksilver.He had never heard of Quicksilver so he went to Audio Connection and picked up the Mono 120 amps.Driving his Proac D48rs... 
Is Larry Zurowski still in charge at Magnum Dynalab?
Is there some kind of special fuse that only MD supplies for their tuners? 
Yamaha a-s2100 v Luxman L550AX v Accuphase E350
My friend uses Mac gear with his ProAc D48r speakers and the combination is first class! 
How long should Pre amp (12au7) tubes last in Rogue Preamp?
Many years! 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
Check out this VPI!https://www.vpiindustries.com/scout 
Budget phono stage under $100, cheap but refined, does it exist?
Here ya go big spender!https://www.parts-express.com/Search.aspx?keyword=phono%20preamp&sitesearch=true 
Yamaha a-s2100 v Luxman L550AX v Accuphase E350
You should add this McIntosh MA-5300 to your list. It has all the features that your friend is looking for. It is made in USA from a company that’s been around for seventy years!https://www.overtureav.com/mcintosh-ma5300