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Multi-Channel Amp questions
If you had something like klipsh, I'd say that 100wpc is great. Not for a pair of 86db speakers. With your equations used, you would need at least 400 watts to even come close to what an efficient 92db speaker would produce. Most klipsch are even ... 
Processor/Amp combo
Anthem! 
Do I have enough power for a good quality sound?
Keep in mind that you have to double the wattage to gain 3db. You have to increase 10db to have a "perceived" doubling of volume.With that said, you won't notice much of a difference until you at least double the wattage. With 87db speakers, I'd b... 
Cheap surge protector that doesn't sound horrible?
An Adcom 515 ACE usually sells for under 100 and would do great. 
Turntable suggestions for under 1000 New or Used
Sota Sapphire or Jewel. 
What speakers for 300B S.E.T ??
Used Coincident Coquests or Triumphs. 
Do all sunfire subs hum and pop?
Call Sunfire and send it back. They usually upgrade for free. You pay the shipping only. That's why I got rid of mine! 
which way to start tube-rolling ? please
I agree with ED; however, what tubes are in the pre? Make sure that you know which ones are the gain tubes. 
5AS4A vs. 5U4
I have a great pair of sylvania 5u4's that I simply don't use anymore. They will crush anything russian made. I'll trade you for a cd of your choice. I like expanding my horizons....Emeryemfoods@yahoo.com 
Unusual dealer recommendation for rears
if it won't hurt the amps and you like the sound better, do it! You can always change back............. 
Best Speaker For McIntosh MC225 Tube Amp
Is the 225 30wpc? That's not much. You shouldn't look at anything less than 90db/1watt. Try coincident technology. 
What does it sound like?
Kehut, nice response. 
Dual Mono Tube Pre-Amps
I do believe that audible illusions modulus and MFA magus are both designed as dual mono units with dual volume controls. Both are awesome sounding. I hate having 2 volumes. 
where to look,explanation of tube amps, i know
Someone else had me start at www.sonicfrontiers.com They have 2 really awesome articles on the history of tubes on their site. These are great reading. After that, pick up a copy of N. Crowhurst's amp design book-he wrote several (usually on ebay)... 
Help with a preamp
try proceed. I hate it but I don't like bright/tight....