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Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
The reason the First Watt sounds like it does is its class A. Class A makes more heat; you're not going to find a cool running amp that is class A, so if you like the sound I would find a way to deal with the heat. Putting it in a refrigerator BTW... 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I really don't understand why its down to these two preamps, but ifTransparency - Delicate - Linear - High resolution - microscope but not sterile not etched or lifeless - I know there is a fine Line here but I'm looking to walk the line as clos... 
TriPlanar tonearm outward skating issue
Ha! Looks like I have to eat my words... sorry about that. 
TriPlanar tonearm outward skating issue
Btw, the OP on this thread does not posted yet he solved the trouble.@rauliruegas , actually, yes he did. The solution I conveyed from Triplanar was in fact the correct solution and solved the problem. Please read the responses to any thread you a... 
TriPlanar tonearm outward skating issue
^^ I think there was some confusion somewhere; as soon as I mentioned this issue to Tri, he knew the problem and the fix. IOW I am very certain that Tri didn't say that he couldn't fix it.  
Can you recommend a good Pre-Amp for my audio system?
SS = Solid state.Do you have a budget? 
TriPlanar tonearm outward skating issue
Now, if Triplanar comes here and says that that issue is part of the toneaerm design at least the owners needs to know it but no explanation and not fixed trouble. !!!I own two of them and neither has this problem. I would contact Triplanar; bu... 
How does the sound of a power tube change, over time?
Does this happen with amps which employ auto-biasing?Yes.I find that triode power tubes tend to go downhill a bit slower than tetrodes and pentodes.  
Switch preamp?
 I use to have an older Krell 200 FPB stereo amp.  When I added a tube pre, I had to open the amp up and remove a small jumper(manual switch) connector.  Something about tubes damaging the amp.  The information was in the manual but the locatio... 
I need help, please? Listening to my system through music!
@simao OK- the real question seems to be 'did you have any of those tube amps on the speaker and did it make the bass you were expecting?"From what I can find of the speaker on the web it appears to be a moderate load. But often specs can be decei... 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
OK- I'm interested in hearing them if that's possible. I live in St. Paul.  
atmasphere 6as7g output tubes.
I would like to know if anyone has compared the Sovteck to the RCA 6AS7G's and what their finding were?Sure- in our circuits the American tube makes more power and is less reliable. This is particularly true of the GA variant which should be avoid... 
Preamp
What did you have in mind?We were the first company to produce balanced line preamps, and they are all-tube.BAT was one of our early customers before they started operations. They make balanced line tube preamps as well.Aesthetix has long made bal... 
Preamp Recommendation
If the Classe has a balanced input, I would take advantage of it. BTW there are balanced line tube preamps.Also, do be careful with that Classe. Some of the output devices have gotten hard to find. 
I need help, please? Listening to my system through music!
Had you thought of getting a tube amp that simply has enough power?Clearly 35 watts was not enough, but tube amps are available with a lot more power :)I would wait 'til you're not happy with the current setup though!