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TUBE HELP with 5AR4 Rectifier
Swapping rectifier tubes will often affect the sound of your amp as much as outputs or drivers/phase splitters. this has been my experience too.. 
EVA CASSIDY
I'm a little late to this discussion but find Eva to be somewhat incomparable - her voice may not be more remarkable than many mentioned here, but I think it's the combination of style, humility, recording/arrangements and voice that sets her apar... 
TUBE HELP with 5AR4 Rectifier
NOS Amperex/Bugleboy are excellent too. 
$300 used preamp to match my rotel?
I posted in your other pro-logic thread but a Rotel RC-1070 is nice and in your budget. Also - I'd look at the B&K preamps (eg pt3). 
pro logic unit instead of 2 channel preamp?
I find some of the old pre-pros can serve as excellent 2 channel preamps - and the prices normally are much lower than what you may have to spend - especially for a remote controllable linestage preamp. There are many available for I had a Rotel R... 
really inexpensive power cords
TLE - if you really want to spend more $ on one of those brands - feel free. My input was based on your statement of it being a second system, and not wanting to spend a lot. If you had given a $ amount you want to spend maybe you'd receive other ... 
really inexpensive power cords
These volex power cord are a big improvement over stock cords (especially cheap stock cords) for minimal cost. Otherwise I agree with Driver. 
How LONG have you been an AUDIOGONER'?
geeze . . . I'm still a newbie. Nov. 2004, but that's long enough to watch many changes, including who the "old timers" are. Sadly, 'gon is missing some of the authorities, as well as some of the "Audio Comediologists" who posted regularly a few y... 
AQ PT-9 vs. Rb250-300
What did you you like about it regarding the sound differences? I didn't notice a material difference in sound - both are pretty neutral. The Rega arm is harder to set up (VTA is a royal pain unless you spring for the VTAF), harder to adjust (hard... 
AQ PT-9 vs. Rb250-300
I had both a PT6 and a RB300. I preferred the PT6 in every way. Although the RB300 has more upgrade options which I think is why it's more popular. I think the PT9 is a newer spec, and imagine maybe an improvement over the PT6. 
Optimum TT Height
I'm 6' tall and have 2 TT rigs. 1 is at 48" platter height, the other is at 55". Both are very comfortable. I've had them on lower stands (mid-belly height or lower) and it's awful. 
Good Amp with totem model 1s?
My TAD 60 does wonderful things with my Mani-2s even though it's underpowered for them. I bet it would be a perfect combination with the model 1. The TAD 60 comes up for sale used now and then for $750-800 and is a bargain at that price. I'll also... 
How do you negotiate a cure for wrong audio view
Chashmal, I understand your perspective and agree with it in part. I was a music lover long before I was an audiophile. But, when I'm listening, I'm not confused about the objective. I really have not experienced this problem.The thing is, there a... 
T-amp Experience Anyone ?
I have 2 Trends 10.1s and they're great, but be realistic for the ~$100 you pay. I use them in remote/spare systems, normally with PC or ipod input. If you drive efficient speakers they sound great, but unless they're 100db efficient, don't expect... 
Next Upgrade to My Totem Arros Setup - Need Help
The sub , that I tried to use , was a Velodyne DD series . . . . no slouch of a sub, and I certainly didn't mean to imply by my statement that you tried a "cheap sub". I guess the proverbial "YMMV" disclaimer applies to sub integration in a 2 cha...