Tube stereo sounds -smaller- after being on

@mijostyn 

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There is a reason high end equipment eschews extra functions adding extra potentiometers. 

@yaluaka I don't see any reference to your OP or follow up that suggests you are seeking route to HiFi Nirvana.

I only see a request for ideas on a solution to resolve a issue with a sonic that develops that is unattractive and wanted to be overcome.

I see no reason for you to get rid of any of your equipment unless you feel the need is necessary. 

Your Systems, Your Home, Your 20 Years spent building a Tube Based Set Up.

I'm sure there is plenty close at hand to meet your needs perfectly, it does not have to be anybody else's ideas that are needed to be followed.  ,

Ok a couple of posts to unpack here. Pindec not to open a can of worms, but I’m more in the musical nirvana side of things as opposed to high fi nirvana. The system has a fault somewhere, so you’re right the equipment doesn’t need to be changed, I don’t think, as it does sound good sometimes, just the fault found. 
 

As for Mijostyn, this is exactly the style of thinking I run away from. This didactic belief that something like tone controls or no tone controls has any real meaning at all. So many times people post their vague notions instead of actual knowledge. I don’t really think that helps anyone. We all have bias’ but there’s no need to think our bias’ is a cogent fact. -  You know every record you listen to went through multiple sets of tone controls. 

@yaluaka I am fortunate like yourself to have a real love for the music.

I got to a place with Source (30 years ), Power Amplification (20 years) and Speakers (20+years) that I have been loyal to for the years bracketed.

These are the foundation to delivering to me a musical encounter just how I like it.

The Mechanical and Electronics of the Vinyl Source has evolved over this period but the Source Material is collected since the early 80's.

I love to see creativity around HiFI especially the Vinyl Replay and get caught up in a variety of not too commonly undertaken experiences. This could easily be interpreted as I am a 'equipmentphile', but no, this is just an extension of my enjoyment of musical replays and is also a social activity as it takes getting out and meeting with others and in some cases witness the end product of an individuals skill set.

I was sure and am now quite sure you are a individual, who is without snobbery towards how a musical encounter is to be created. I would have wager on, there being the odd component in a Device you are using, that is known for its sonic character, and the idea of parting from it will be a real bitter pill to swallow.

For me the component is Valves, but I am not a under the hood delver, so other parts are out of bounds unless an EE is at hand as a guide.

@yaluaka , I'm all for tone controls, digital EQ to be specific. That piece of equipment does not belong in a home HiFi system. You are obviously enamored by old stuff and perhaps old commercial stuff. Technology moves on. 

I am not the only one who thinks this way. I am just more vocal about it. I am all about the most accurate sound. I am afraid the equipment you have is not going to get you there or even remotely close. You are entitled to be all about whatever it is you are looking for so don't listen to me. I am the resident  PITA.