czarivey

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Dust War.
Dust War?? That's DEA terms on a Mexican boarder.    
Recommendations for a vacum tube tester
In 1950 they were $25  
Tubes for a pre stage... matched NEW or unmatched identical NOS?
you don't need to match small signal tubes and unlikely you need to match even power tube.  
Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade?
It depends on individual. For me it's harder to try new things than stick to old ones.    
Is soundstage DEPTH a myth?
Soundstage depth mostly depends on recording and mixing quality rather than your equipment.   
Why do I need a switch?
Now Switch.  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
all-right. Let's call the common stuff mainstream whether it's rock or pop or hop of any kind. Mainstream usually can be found in thrift stores for less than a buck  
Can an IEC socket be too short?
Thanks for posting another valid reason not to use custom aftermarket powercords for phools ta loin!!    
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
@bigtwin DEFINITELY Jimmy Smith/Harvey Mason supposed to be bombastic!  
Top turntables under $2k
Thorens TD125. All original also great.  
Audiogon Retail Price listings are not accurate
Freedom of market will take care of that don't worry  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
Fitting category of pop band to Beatles is simple because they are pop somewhere above 90% of their career. We can call it pop-rock as well that will match even better. There are bands that very hard to fit into any category, but the're obscure a... 
Organizing music files - what tools to use
Many music player apps do that for ya  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
Beatles isn't a rock band. It's pure pop. Calling it rock is delusional.  
Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise?
TBH, my listening room in the basement equipped with the workout bench right in the sweet spot. To listen without workout activities I simply fold my workbench and move the rolling chair instead.