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Best audio companies and dealers
Zu Audio. My experience over the last decade has been flawless.  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Paul Simon in Philadelphia June 16. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam in DC last night. 
How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations?
Www.getbettersound.com. Click on “Room play” 
CDs Vs LPs
I attended a Keith Jarrett concert at Carnegie Hall during which he launched into an anti-digital, pro-vinyl diatribe. Not sure what prompted it, but he went on and on. Anyway, I only own CDs; and I own many Keith Jarrett CDs. They sound fine to m... 
EL34 in triode vs 300B/845 SET
There are some exotic and expensive SET amplifiers that might do justice to your speakers - such as the Kronzilla that uses a pair of T-1610 tubes. Otherwise, you are stuck with making a choice.  
My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
There are so many variants. This is one article that I found helpful:https://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/d.pl?audio/faq/joes-tubes.html#6DJ8But ultimately, it is a lot of trial and error.  
In search of respectable/reasonable tube amps with 16 ohm taps
You might call DejaVu Audio in Tyson’s, VA. They make their own tube amps using vintage parts. Try to talk to Vu. See what, if anything, he has to offer.  
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
When I had a problem, I contacted Mitch Singerman in LA. He did authorized repairs for EAR.  
DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS?
You can probably find a used Audio Refinement CDP for less than 500usd. Easily worth the money. 
Anyone receive their Zu Druid VIs yet?
My Def 4s are gloss black which looks amazing in my living room. However, I saw the Druid VIs in white at CAF and they were stunning.  
Low Watt Solid State Amp
If you can find a pre-owned Bakoon 11R or 12R. . . 
Linn tuners
I built a system that included a Pekin tuner for my girlfriend. She is quite happy with it. Both sound and functionality.  
Softone 300b repair
You might try DejaVu Audio - South in Miami. 
"Bookshelf" speakers designed to be placed near the wall behind them?
Audio Note. They are stand mounts that are designed to be placed against the wall.  
Speaker recomendation
I have a similar space and a wide range of musical interests (renaissance to 20th century classical, chamber to full orchestra and chorus, classical rock to jazz, female vocals. . . ). My 14.5x23' living room is at one end of a huge 23x45x16' spac...