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Modern EL34s VS NOS Winged C - and return policies?
Awise1961 I do have NOS Mullards in the preamp and RCA clear tops in the power amp. I always get a little rush when the Mullards flash at startups.    pdreher I totally understand your sentiments and in general I agree.  Maybe it's more like test... 
Modern EL34s VS NOS Winged C - and return policies?
Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. The KT120s and 150s had been in the amp for about 3 weeks listening about 3 hours a night.  Maybe not enough to really be "burnt in".  I may have to give each another month of listening.  I've heard the KT15... 
Modern EL34s VS NOS Winged C - and return policies?
Cleeds I understand your sentiments and pretty much agree - however - if I drop $1,000 on tubes and am disappointed in them it would be nice to have some way to mitigate the losses.  I’d rather pay a restocking fee then hope someone would buy them... 
Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra
I’m using some custom made bi-wire speaker cables made from Mogami W3104.  Interconnected with audioquest cinnamons.   
Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra
@dweller yes I did a fair amount of tube rolling.  Mostly with the Freya+. I’ve tried a number of combinations and pretty much stuck with RCA NOS 5692s for the voltage gain tubes and GE NOS 6SN7s for the cathode followers.   I did get some Gold Li... 
Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra
Those Volti Rivals look amazing. New USaudiomart saved search!    
Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra
I was hoping but not set on eliminating the subs. The space where I’m putting the speakers will have them 2-3 feet away from the front wall but with my center console the Cornwalls would pretty much fill the width of the room.  im not in a hurry s... 
Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra
Thanks for the input My usual listening preference is ultra linear in the day and triode at night.   
Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor
No carpet I'm afraid it's all hardwood.  Thanks for the input all.    
Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor
I'm not sure how I would run power and wires from the concrete wall to the pre-amp.  It's about 10 feet away.  Is there a wireless option?     
Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor
I would love to Wall mount it. This is a very unique room. It’s a large 25 foot by 15 foot area with floor to ceiling windows on 2 of the sides. The other side is a fireplace in a solid concrete wall. The other "wall" is actually a long low cabin... 
Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor
Thank you for the great suggestions. All your advice sounds great. I’m definitely going to get a Delos block. The room has a forty foot ceiling that slopes down so hanging things is not an option. I don’t even have ladder that would reach. It’s re... 
Help choose a speaker for Cayin A-88T
Thanks for the help.For the next 6 months I'm on call at 2 different hospitals 24/7 and have to remain within a 30 minute response time.  No chance to get anywhere to listen but I'd like to get something set up.