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Best EL34 reissue?
if compatible with your amp, the reissue Genelex Gold Lion KT77 is stunning. Got a cryo'd matched quadset for 179 from an e____ seller. They replaced a set of Mullard EL34 xf2's and I haven't looked back. 
Full-range recommendations
I have the speakers for the rest of my life: Von Schweikert VR33's. A big, warm, full range sound. Can be placed close to front wall in your smallish room.Seldom seen used because they're keepers. 
Full-range recommendations
I have the speakers for the rest of my life: Von Schweikert VR33's. A big, warm, full range sound. Can be placed close to front wall in your smallish room.Seldom seen used because they're keepers. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
AT150ANV owners: what vtf and vta settings are you using? 
Von Schweikert VR-33
I demo'ed both the vr-33's at a local audiophile's home (graciously arranged by Albert) and the Triton 2's at a local dealer. The dealer's Triton 2 setup was far from optimal due to cramped quarters and the associated electronics were mid-fi solid... 
Von Schweikert VR-33
I completely second Bigswede's comments. In spite of their close to the wall placement, the speakers have the ability to completely disappear within the soundstage.I'm effortlessly driving mine with a vintage Marantz 8B p-p EL34 tube amp, about 35... 
Anyone tried the original Playstation 1 for CD?
Mine's a SCPH-1001 and it sounds wonderful. Must be left continuously on. Takes some time to break in - about 5 days. There are downsides to this giant-killer. No display, mine has problems with some CD-R's, controller only allows play and next tr...