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biamping Usher BE-20's
Researched Wyred 4 sound 1000 with Emerald Physics compression drivers.Good amp. 
biamping Usher BE-20's
Gudio wouldn't the JR 201 be another option? 
biamping Usher BE-20's
Funny you posted this topic...was thinking about similar solution (JRDG) for my Dali Helicon 300.Another audiophile emailed me regarding BC REF 1000 paired with the Helicon 300. 
DH Labs Q10
Great cables.Q10 used in my HT system with locking banana plugs. 
Pass Labs X250 with merlin VSM-mm/system overhaul?
Agree with Sns but add the AR amp below.Joule Electra la-100mkiii line stage preampAudio Research VT 200 tub ampBoth are on the GON 
Tubes: Which is best?
One problem with not replacing all the KT88 is matching. If you purchase two KT88s and then purchase another pair months later and from a different vendor how are you going to match the sonics?Suggest purchasing a quad or KT88s that are matched. S... 
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
Avalon IndraAnalysis Audio EpsilonSoundlab Magico V3 
Narrowed speaker selection down to 5 choices
Not sure it's the Helicon 400 MK2. If your listening to that much difference in dynamics and mid range then look into room treatments. 
Loud crack in the left channel - tube issue?
Probably issue with the tubes which has happened in my system.How old is the DAC? 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Maybe that Power Conditioner is robbing your amp of power and current. 
mc252 v. mc501s in a 13 x14 room?
I agree with that comment Theo. Good observation.I know what you mean...maybe it's better power supplys and transformers and the balance circuits. 
mc252 v. mc501s in a 13 x14 room?
No.You won't here the difference at normal listening levels. One of my friends SOLD the MC501s and now uses two MC275's in mono. 
What can you tell me ?
My bag Eee3...Audio Research has awesome components as well.Like the REF210 amp myself and the new DAC7. 
Dedicated circuit to the sound system
Here are other outlets to consider...Wattgate 381Oyaide 31Shyunata Research (SR-Z1 AC Outlet )Synergistic Research (Telsa Plex AC Outlet) 
What can you tell me ?
What about...VTL 85 VTL 150VAC Phi 200