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Leben CS300XS Tube Rolling
Seems like the amp and probably not the tubes. The speaker can be a magnifying glass but if all the tubes are producing the same result, again, something with the amp. IMO.  
Leben CS300XS Tube Rolling
Agree with ghasley, you get what you pay for.  The amp should be silent.   
Wool Blankets as Room treatment
@jbuhl just to be clear I meant egg crate packing foam. We are probably on the same page, but if you use egg cartons take the eggs out before you spin Big Daddy Kane.   Best of luck!  
Leben CS300XS Tube Rolling
I have e a set of NOS Mullards in both positions for just a glorious listening experience. If I want more detail and extention I have a set of Amperex that I put in the 12ax7 and Sovtek in the  EL84. I will have to try the Aperex/ Mullard combo to... 
Wool Blankets as Room treatment
You can use the "egg carton" foam or some other unsightly material behind them to add value. When I pull my wool lululemon hat over my ears I notice mids are much flatter than others.   
Searching for a little more warmth
I'd radically change the speaker position, forget all the normal advice and see how it sounds. I've had Zu's and they are fast and lively which is fun, but can be a little on the anemic side with lots of music.  The subs for sure would help fill ... 
Stolen property
You should probably practice up on your interrogation techniques and only buy local where you can read body language and voice intonation.   
Stuff You Tried To Love
Wanted to love the Devore O/93 but they made my ears ring. Love all other Devore speakers and tried several amps and even put them in another room for a while. Lygndorf was bad to me. So much hype way back in the day but I just couldn't handle th... 
Free air, tighter bass - snake oil or cheap tweaks?
I have 2 fully insulated Chewbacca suits, 1 for each speaker. I find the coarse hair textures really help settle the image. I suppose you could use grizzly or maybe moose. however I'd try the shorter moose on monitors. Totem used to give those be... 
where I can buy tubes to my ALLNIC PRE (3A/110A and 3A/109B)
I have a great tube dealer but it takes him 3 months to ship so it depends on whether or not you need the tube, and if you have patience.  
Replacement for Shindo
Is this an importer issue or did they close up shop? What ever happened with you Oppo, did they go under too or was it local issue?   Good luck, these do come up used often. Or call dealers and negotiate a deal. Most Shindo and Leben dealers wor... 
OCD mickey website and negativity.
Sounds like he has 2 feet in the business. Never heard of him don't have time for watching audio videos.  
Ayon or Pass
Reviewers are entertainers.  
Leben CS600 required tubes
I tried most, liked the KT66 but the EL34 won out.   
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
Great to hear these have met your expectations! When I was speaking to Frank (this was like 2 years ago) he seemed to have a great understanding design and of the sound he was after. He was also quite familiar with the Verity line, which I am too....