On getting more hardware: my wife is starting to ask about the increasing number of amps and speakers at my house. I tell her "It is working inventory honey!" or "...that is Tom's stuff, he loaned it to me for testing..."
But yes, I would not mind having a tubed set on the side. I am not letting go of the Sunfire any time soon, though. "Collecting" is not my strength, but maybe I am developing a new skill. Kingman said something in a recent post that struck a chord: "I do not mind having amps gathering dust on a shelf..." (or something like that). I collect old fountain pens - it should be equally ok to fill the basement with amps and receivers. Need to work on how to deliver this message.
Pepe