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Calling All Tube Gurus
@elrod  The good and the bad of using tubes is there a lot variation.  The biggest variables are brand and how much they’ve been used.  If you have a decent system and decent ears, you should be able to hear the differences. Recently I bought som... 
Hegel H120 or H190
If you can find a H190, then go for it.  Great bang for the buck!    All the best.  
Phil Lesh
Since I heard he passed, I have watched as many videos of him with his 6 string bass. Genuinely fun to watch and hear. RIP  
Physical degradation of CD's
While I have had CD’s go bad because they weren’t constructed properly, the aluminum inside has corroded and or air pockets have formed, I’ve never had one go bad from use.  Misuse maybe, but not laser induced wear.  
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
@jimbones  Have you considered going with a Hybrid preamp? I’m using a PS Audio Signature preamp. It uses either 12au7’s or the 6dj7 family of tubes.  I tried four different 12au7’s and I settled on RCA Cleartops with new Tungsol coming in a clos... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Cowboy Junkies, The Trinity Sessions. Excellent!   
Tune of the Day
Stillwater,  Mindbender.  
Tune of the Day
Eric Bibb,, Lonesome Valley  https://youtu.be/C72rDxpoGHg?si=LH3GkZCuopJYt-mr  
I am looking for accurate plans for Altec 612 (Abby Road Monitors)
Sounds silly, but see if you can reach Alan Parsons through his fan club.  I have a friend who asked a Pink Floyd question and he apparently answered.  I have met AP twice and he is a really down to earth kinda guy. All the best!  
Jazz for aficionados
Having a good time listening to the Monty Alexander Trio. Currently playing The Montreux Years. The song  Renewal is one of several great cuts. (1993)  
Tune of the Day
Marshall Tucker Band, Last Of The Singing Cowboys.  
The Great DAC Mystery
@shadorne  HUH? Passband ripple is the elephant in the room that nobody talks about.  
The Great DAC Mystery
@corente plus1 You said before I did.😁 Remember the discussions about amplifiers and THD: the ones that sound better usually were the ones having not so good THD  
Tune of the Day
Count Five,  Psychotic Reaction.  
Tune of the Day
Hot Tuna,  Water Song.  Great acoustic tune.