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When to Amp it Up?
Did you hear the speakers prior to purchasing them? Just asking because it can be difficult to assess a system without an anchor component that you have  had some time with. For instance maybe it's not the amp but the speaker... The current crop ... 
Santa didnt bring me a $20k linestage
Santa was last seen in a swimming pool with tubebuffer's wife.  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
After 3 days and a swap back to the old fuse, I agree, something there. Better musical flow, image is cleaner, I feel like the overall sound is more satisfying.   
OK-- I think I get it, now...
Nice. That magic can be a new cable or a different tube. You might choose to document your changes mentally or in notes somewhere. You don’t want to chase away the magic you have for the magic you don’t. Enjoy!  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
First impression very positive. Used Under African Skies by Paul Simon to A/B. No contest against the stock fuse in my tube integrated. I don’t have any experience with prior versions of fuses or other brands.   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
I have a Roon Nucleus powered by Mojo Audio Illuminati power supply. Very happy with it. I stream via Tidal and Qobuz.   
Should We Prioritize Detail In Our Assessment Of Audio Quality?
Good definitions. I would add that when speakers have detail and refinement they can be played louder than you would normally find acceptable, as long as the room doesn't present challenges.  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
Ordered a purple one for my amplifier.   
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
He did ask the same woman to marry him three times.   
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
Nothing like a deeply depressed philosopher to add a little zest to the audio group. Things are feeling better around here already.  
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
@larry5729 Curious- how big is your room and how far away from your speakers do you sit?  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
@novemberman1103  Passing this along, sadly... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rip-oregonpapa    
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
There's a saying- how you do anything is how you do everything. I think it applies to audio as well.  
Fyne F703...anyone owns the ?
I'm going to try to listen to the 702 next week. A friend of mine says they are a little "modern" in the presence region similar to what I experienced with the O/93 but I'm excited to hear them, not that I'm in the market, more in the area of a pa... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
The diversity of reviewer opinions is up there with wine connoisseurs. They have some valuable advice but the real person spends the time and energy to determine what is best for themselves.