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Explain the asthetics of Punk
I don't know if the Sex Pistols is the best example. Look at the Dead Kennedys, Clash and yes the Who were the forerunners IMHO 
Should I switch from SS to tube integrated?
I can't comment on whether or not the Primaluna will drive the Quads but i have been running a PL2 with New Sensor Mullards EL34's about 40 plus hours a weeks since Feb 08 and they still sound great. Very low maintenance and the sound is heavenly. 
Best Used under $300 2 Channel Amp
There is a very nice Cambridge 540R v2 6.1 receiver for sale here for $220. I have the 1st version and it has a very nice warm sound and great as a HT too. 
What makes a record collection "great"?
It has your favorite albums 
Tubes For bottlehead Seduction/Pre
I picked up a pair of nice quiet Mullards 2492's from the 60's for $110/pr from the tubemonger. I wanted a warm rich sound since i listen to blues about 90% of the time. Had some Telefunkens that sounded much more crisp and clean than the mullards. 
Bookshelf Speakers for Jolida 707A - Suggestions?
Look at Triangle Comete, Titus. The match well with tubes. Use Cometes with my Primaluna 
New to tube rolling, where to purchase tubes?
I have had good luck with the Tubemonger ( he had some great sounding Mullard CV2492/6922) and with Tubeworld. 
Bang for Buck Bi-wiried cables...
Kimber 8tc 
Are there any Tube Integrateds out there with?
I think you can have the Primaluna modded to give you a pre-out but you lose a input. 
Budget floorstanders under $500 ?
Triangle Heliade new for 699.99 used around $400-500.Sensitivity: 90dBFreq. Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (+/- 3dB)Impedance (Nominal / Minimum): 8 / 4Dimensions (inches): 38.2H x 7.9W x 13.4DI use Triangle Comete monitors with my Primaluna PL2 and love ... 
itunes backup suggestions
The other problem with Drobo is its slow. I have it set up with 4 1tb 7200rpm drives on a Dual Quad Mac Pro with 5gb ram and could not get it to work with firewire 800, had to use USB 2.0. I like the capacity and seriously needed the backup for my... 
Your Thoughts on a CD Player
I really like the sound of my Music Hall CD25.2, good price used. 
Vinyl NOOB questions
If you want tube sound look at the Pro-ject Tube Box SE/SE IIused around $300-$400, changing the tubes can alter the sound.Does both MM and MC. I have only used MM carts and they sound great to me though I would like to try MC someday.Wright phono... 
Which Integrated tube amp?
I'm very happy with my Primaluna PL2 can take a variety of tubes from kt88 to el34's. Easy to use and maintain. Use Triangle Comete's with them. 
Recommend To Me Some Tuba Music
You should check out this prof at Indiana U School of Musichttp://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/6906.html