mesch

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How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
+1 rodman.   
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
It is not only the tubes but also the transformers that need the warm-up. My Aric Audio pre and amp come to life regarding soundstage and 'air' after about 45 minutes.  I believe speakers also need a little warm-up time.  
magnepan
Magnpan  supports a dealer network.  And most everything they produce gets sold through them quickly after production.   
Aric Audio and my system
I purchased Aric's Special about 4 years ago. Recently had Aric upgrade it to be similar to the Super. I use it with Aric's Transcend amp in rotation with a Pass XA25 depending on speaker used.  I will likely have Aric upgrade the Transcend in the... 
Prima Luna Vs Accupahse
+1 soix.   Which Tannoys are you interested in?  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
No apology needed. Now I believe I have your situation figured. You use a TT and a streamer into your Kenwood, taking advantage of the phonostage and line level preamp while bypassing the internal amplifier. The Kenwood is connected via the varia... 
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
By sources I meant vinyl or digital as music sources . I thought the Rotel 951 was a CD player. The Kenwood KR3130 is a receiver from early 70s.  If  interested in upgrading the electronics you might start another thread requesting options for a ... 
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
Glad to hear that the speakers worked out. What sources are you using?    
Golden Ears?
+1 mikelavigne   I believe the capability of a system to be extended and articulate in frequency impacts ton the lower registers. A trickle down that works. Hey, I am 74 and have learned to fool myself at times.  
A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby
Another option I forgot to mention would consider is the Black Ice DAC, tube output stage.  
Is it worth it? DAC question
I am likely missing something, but it seems the Node isn't recognizing the DAC. Call Bluesound, there must be a way to instruct the node to do that.   
A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby
I would try the MHDT Orchid DAC. Tube buffer output,. Possibly find a used Audio Mirror Tubadour III.  I believe either would provide a presentation shift that would please you.    
Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers
That is a good deal for a pair of Carreras.   
looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
One option is to purchase an integrated amplifier with a processor loop (tape loop) and insert a Schiit Loki (~$160) in the loop for low volume listing.   
Getting Back In - But Doing it Sanely
Look into the Hegel 95 ($2000) or the 120 ($3000). Both have internal DACs to simplify system.