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KT88 Monoblock amp makes a spitting sound at times
How old are the output tubes? They may be putting out only a small %age of their rated power. Just because they play music, doesn`t mean they`re any good. 
Mark Levinson Nr.37 transport problems;-
If you`re serious, why not call Levinson? Is this too easy? 
To cryo or not to cryo
This way if the BPT doesn`t work, they can point to the lack of cryo or poorly done cryo. Why didn`t they mfg. it, cryoed. 
Unequal length interconnects?
Unless you`re using balanced ICs, I wouldn`t use 2-6ft. RCAs to make 12ft. Since the signal is traveling @ roughly the speed of light, different length ICs are no problem. If you were running miles of cable, it MIGHT be a concern. 
Speakers A and B simultaneosly in different rooms
Use a Spkr. switch box. There`s no shortage of them. 
Does this preamp exist?
Do you want it to make cappucino too? 
Amplifier Weight. A Factor?
Jtgofish, if it`s one thing most Class D amps aren`t is cheap. Very poor bang for the buck. 
How to diffrentiate Vandersteen 3A / 3A Signature
This is a toughie. Call Vandersteen with the Serial #. 
Amplifier Weight. A Factor?
Weight most definitely is a factor. My butler & valet both have hernias. As soon as they recuperate from surgery, I`m buying a new, heavier amp. 
Reliability issue- PL-L remote
Maybe the tubes in the remote need replacement. 
Summer Heat/Impact on System-Listening
AC beats heat & humidity with SS gear. I couldn`t fathom owning tube amps anytime, particularly in summer. 
Levinson 20.5 monos - Time for a Refurb?
Since these amps sound fine, I fail to see what cleaning,checking & replacing fuses & connectors will accomplish that a Santaria ritual & the requisite chicken blood won`t. 
Paradigm Speaker Prices
Call a Paradigm dealer. 
Connecing Balanced and Unbalanced at the same time
Try it. No one will punish you. You might even like it. 
Recommended Redbook Under $5K
Budgeting $1000 for a receiver & $5000 for a CDP indicates a system out of whack to say the least. Happy hunting. It`s your $.