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Do new NOS tubes need break-in/running-in?
There's not a tube on the planet that needs 200 hours to break-in.Perhaps the listener is acclimating to the new sonics as he hears familar software with different tubes. 
Norah Jones a tinge short
>>My problem is that you just have such a condescending tone<<Perhaps it's wise to clean your own house before looking for additional work. 
Norah Jones a tinge short
>>name a few female singers that are worthy of our "serious audiophile" ears<<Linda Ronstadt for starters.She embarrasses everybody on your list. 
Do new NOS tubes need break-in/running-in?
No changes after 5-10 hours of use. 
New Rainbow remasterings are awful
Rainbow is not Deep Purple.Dio is not Ian Gillan but he could be Rod Evans or David Coverdale.Blackmore is Blackmore in either band. A self absorbed and very good, but not primo guitarist, who has a much higher opinion of himself than do his conte... 
Norah Jones a tinge short
Like Sheryl Crow, Madonna, Jewel, et. al. Norah Jones is a product of great marketing.Her albums benefit from very good production, superb studio musicians, and great promotion.She is an average vocalist with extremely limited range. 
New Rainbow remasterings are awful
>>Are you people serious<<Legitimate question. Most folks would know of the band and a couple members, specifically Blackmore and Dio.However, Rainbow is not a significant group in the grand scheme of rock and roll. 
best artists in the last 15 years
Radiohead.And then whomever.... 
fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones
Don't forget to install in the proper direction.Users of the snake fuses have reported performance improvements by "reversing polarity".Aside from the ac power reversing itself every 60 seconds.So you'll need fast hands.LOL 
Bananna plugs
>Unlike bare wire or spades, both of which make cross contact, bananas feed the signal in a direct line>Agree. Those right angles can really affect the signal feed. 
Beatles covers: better than originals?
There are none. 
White Album, when's your last listen?
I bought the album on release around Thanksgiving 1968 and played it quite a bit. Over the years it was not one of my favorites and did not get as much play as Sgt. Pepper, Revolver, and Abbey Road.About 5 years ago I started playing the album mor... 
Quicksilver Contact Enhancer
Andy at Vintage Tube Services is adamant against using it on tube pins. Says the pressure of the sockets is more than sufficient and the goop cannot enhance sonics any further.That's good enough for me.With many tweaks, we hear what we want to hear. 
New Product......Intelligent Box
>>Somebody explain it to me please?<<Fat chance.Most of us are still waiting for the pebbles and clock explanation. The guy ducks, bobs, and weaves like a championship prizefighter.Sugar Ray Snakeoil. 
New Product......Intelligent Box
>> don't think my brain is capable of inputing all that or wanting to understand it.<<Precisely the type of customer for this product.Congratulations.