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Jolida JD9 Phono Preamp With Burson Audio V6 Op Amps
The extensions are cheap.  The op-amp modules are not. Perhaps you can figure out which pair is most critical and start with those. 
Jolida JD9 Phono Preamp With Burson Audio V6 Op Amps
They also make some extension cables that would allow you to place the op-amps in the open space of the JD9.I used them with some older Bursons (V3?) that are in my need-to-find-a-new-home stash. 
What’s wrong with Diana Krall?
I have been a DK fan for as long as I can remember.  Pretty sure I have every CD.  Some are better than others.I never understood the Elvis Costello thing.I saw her in June at the Smart Center in Sugarland (Houston).  I paid a premium for seats on... 
Small Bedroom Tube Amp
GlowMiniWattTecOnAll in the $250 range used.  I own all 3. 
Vintage tube suggestions
GE or RCA 5751 triple mica black plates from the early 1950s.  Well below your budget. 
Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy!
You can confirm your wife's diagnosis by going with the stacked Quads.  ;~) 
I need some advise on a shipping disaster.
The issue is between the seller and the shipper, not you. 
Buyer wants copy of passport?
Hell no. 
My first post
Welcome! 
Does a tube need the break-in hours?
I have hundreds of tubes from the 50's and 60's.  No problems.  Much better than most current production. 
Does a tube need the break-in hours?
For any Amperex/Philips/Valvo tubes, the late 50's to mid 60's production are the very best. 
Does a tube need the break-in hours?
12AT7 tubes can be called different things, but I am not aware of any substitutes.  For example, 6201 is US mil-spec AT and ECC81 is euro designation.  .I have a bunch of US ATs and a fair number of Amperex/Philips/Valvo.You might want to post a w... 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
Take the tube cage off. 
Best Budget RCA cables
Another +1 for Signal Cable. 
Preamp 6922 tube help
Those and the JANs were the Navy tubes I was referring to.  I managed to stockpile quite a few about 5 years back.