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78 RPM turntable
Technics SP-15 plays all 3 speeds (33, 45, 78). 
Parasound 1500A amp extremely hot even at idle?
That amp only runs in class A mode for maybe a few watts maximum, so it should not run as hot as Mminor is describing. 
Parasound 1500A amp extremely hot even at idle?
I'd contact Tony Pointes (sp?) at Parasound -- the bias may have drifted, so it might need to be re-biased; I had a similar problem with a Parasound amp, which was cured by re-biasing. If you're tech savvy and get the schematic for the 1500A from ... 
tube preamp used with HT
The Audio Research SP16 has an HT pass through as well. 
Where can I get Advent Large Models rebuilt?
Orange County Speaker: www.speakerrepair.com 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
Stevie Ray Vaughn's version of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing." 
Does this tube preamp exist?
How about a Rogue Audio 66 linestage w/remote? Has everything you want except balanced outs. 
What speakers for Advent 300
My father used to have an Advent 300. He used it with the original Advent speakers and it was a good match. 
Cheap Old Preamps
Try looking into the older NAD preamps as well, most have pretty good phono stages with even switchable MM/MC capability, and can be bought quite reasonably used. 
Best classic pre and post amp combinations
Look for an Audio Research SP-3 (any version) tube preamp. Has everything you're looking for (two phono inputs, etc.), and still sounds great. Especially good phono stage. A true classic for which ARC still has an upgrade package! 
How long of a wait
Give it at least a few days but fire off a few more e-mails reaffirming your interest. When you really want an item and don't hear from a seller right away it can cause real agony (like frantically checking your e-mail or sending yourself e-mails ... 
Worth it to buy cheap, but no audition integrated
The Kandy integrated has brute power and solid build quality but sounded a bit unrefined to my ears. FWIW, it did receive high ratings in the British audio press, however. For $550, the Audio Refinement Complete (used), or a new NAD, Creek Audio o... 
What turntable for 1000
Music Hall MMF-7. 
Best Inexpensive Tuner?
The Onkyo T-9 (analog) and Luxman T-02 (digital) are two of the best budget tuners I've heard. The NAD 4020A and Proton 440 aren't bad either, and can be found used for reasonable prices. 
Pros and cons of belt drive Versus direct drive
I agree with Abstract7; direct drive can be as good as belt drive if done right. If I recall correctly, the Goldmund Studio is a direct drive table based on a Technics SP-10.