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Source for tube shopping?
Happy with Tube Depot.Ordered numerous tubes and they helped with recommendations. In addition, they are a global business shipping tubes to other countries.Upscale is also very good. 
Source for tube shopping?
Happy with Tube Depot.Ordered numerous tubes and they helped with recommendations. In addition, they are a global business shipping tubes to other countries.Upscale is also very good. 
Dedicated circuit question
Might as well do a quad (2 recepticles) as a minium. A third recepticls would provide another option but NOT required. My previous setup used a Quad with the plan of purchasing a Exact Power regenerator. Therefore, adding a third outlet would not ... 
Close to wall monitors for Naim UnitiQute
Checkout some of the models from Audio Note. 
Where is the attractive audio furniture?
Kev have you looked at custom design that are more asian like the Grid? 
My Final Amplifier Purchase - What Would You Buy?
Great selections here but what about Audio Research HD220 which is hybrid or for tubes Audio Research Classic 150.Modwright 150SE will provide better extenstion and dynamics as well as Rowland 300 series.IMO for SS amp look at 200 watt min or amps... 
MA2275 Issue need some advice
G looks like your getting pretty good feedback. Nothing I can really add here. I did reach out to Mc customer service after my tube blew just to ensure I understand my options.Good Luck. 
MA2275 Issue need some advice
One more check. Trace your cables on the left side including speaker and IC.Not sure about sharing for the MA2275. 
MA2275 Issue need some advice
Also, check fuses. 
MA2275 Issue need some advice
Try switching your tubes around to see if the right channel has the same issues. 
Mcintosh with Ayre pre-amp
Not sure I've seen McIntosh and Ayre combo either. Perhaps Ayre owners prefer Ayre and McIntosh prefer McIntosh.Ask you dealer to loan you one of the amps and then make a decision afterwards. Cfaille what speakers? 
Vandersteen Supreme Support
What changes did you make from Richard's suggestions? 
First subwoofer for a newbie.
Checkout REL Acousticsthey have several lines to choose from. 
Upgrade strategy -- midfi to higher-fi
BE-718 Diamond speakers with McIntosh amp would be my choice.Don't forget to plan for room treatments. 
Dali 400mkii or 800mkii?
Steve the 400's will be great. Matching center channel would be optimal.Listened to 400's with 70 watt simaudio integrated. Killer sound!!Good midrange and bass extension. Since you have 2 subs you can set the frequency a bit higher than 400's 36 ...