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Switching from solid state to tubes
Butler Audio makes a 5 channel hybrid tube input solid state output amp  $3k 
Tube or Trasistor
There will always be common octal tubes like EL34, KT88, 6L6, and EL84.  There will also be 12A*7 tubes in ample supply. 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I listened to the Forte,  i thought they sounded great but they were too large for my room due to needing some distance from the wall.  The Heresy were the perfect size for my room, can go close to the wall, roll off higher than my room mode which... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
It's worth noting the Heresy is very revealing of changes in the system.   Change the amp' s input tube or power tubes and the difference is not subtle.   They really sing when driven with 40 watts of EL34 power...    KT66 was good,  KT88 was bett... 
Aragon 2002 Pre amp to a Monitor Audio subwoofer
If the pre has a single pair two "Y" adapters are required for each channel.   Connect left and right to the sub just as you would any other component.  
Aragon 2002 Pre amp to a Monitor Audio subwoofer
I am assuming there are two pre outs,   run one pair to the amp and a pair to the sub.  You really dont want to tie the left and right preouts to each other .  Let the sub's crossover sum to mono. 
Tube or Trasistor
I have had a number of different amps and pres, both SS and tube, and I keep coming back to tubes....  my McCormack DNA 125 was a fantastic amp,  one of the few amps I regret selling.  As long as your amps and preamps take common tubes, they will ... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
Mike Sanders is super helpful...  I saw a flash and no output on one of my Mid Monos , not wanting to turn it on before talking to Quicksilver, I called them  and Mike answered.   Turned out to be a bad phase splitter tube that took out a fuse,  n... 
I need some advise on a shipping disaster.
Sorry for your frustration.   Stories like this are why I buy and sell locally , cash transaction.   Never any issues 
Avalon Acoustics Ascent MKii value?
Pass, you will get burned.... 
Budget American made speakers?
Not quite a bookshelf, not really a tower.... the Klipsch Heresy III is a great speaker that can be found within your budget.  
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I will echo what Wolf said about the Heresys, they are great speakers.   I listened to a number of speakers around $2k and nothing really came close to what they do for their price.I think many who disparage Klipsch have never even listened to the... 
Budget American made speakers?
You can find a pair of Legacy Studio HD for around 1k used 
Are Aerial 10T's still considered a Good speaker on 2018?
Enjoy.....   Aerial makes great speakers  
Which preamp for a pass labs?
Pass, they are made for each other....Super reliable.