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Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps
Interesting entry level would be the Black Ice FX10 or the Musical Paradise MP-301 Mk3 (both are integrated amps). The FX10 is PP EL84 coming in @ around 12 watts for $800, or so, and the MP-301 is single ended (various output tube choices) comin... 
??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ???
This one (mid 70’s Des Moines, IA). Not too shabby. https://www.dead.net/sites/g/files/g2000007851/files/dead_site_files/images/19740616_0985.jpg   DeKay  
Balance on Tube Amp
If you did not experience an imbalance with your previously mentioned amp - perhaps there is something wrong with the "recently purchased" unit.   DeKay  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
Because the only thing I know about streaming is that Flomax works.   DeKay   
Thorens TD-180 Resistor
Google it (there are  few listed). https://archive.org/details/manual_TD180_THORENS/page/n3/mode/2up   DeKay  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
If you buy them you will go blind, and people will talk.   DeKay  
speaker list / web site
Great - we can all relate. DeKay  
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today!
61: I was Googling old local concerts and somehow I found a link on Instagram which then led to the passing of someone I’ve known casually/locally since 1977. Many Hollywood, CA locals and visitors of such (here from the 70’s on) know who he is.... 
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today!
I have difficulty remembering my clean and sober days in detail (approx. 1975-1982). I recall the concerts, but confuse the venues. However, I did see a lot of live acts from late 1977 thru the mid 80's as I could walk to a performance pretty mu... 
speaker list / web site
Please list the measurements in Patels.   DeKay  
Songs that no matter how many times you listen, you never get tired of them
This one - been hearing it in my head for 69 years... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLLSqpYyPD8   DeKay  
Vintage JBL Floor Standing Speakers
On a budget properly refurbished L110's.   DeKay  
"Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better!
On a budget purchase a "label protector" such as the one I will link below (or purchase a less expensive Amazon version/offering for 50% less) and use your sink (soft/plastic tub inserted) to clean your records. The first step (prior to rubbing/b... 
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
When I read the copy on these speakers I double checked to see that I was not on The Onion. https://www.yankodesign.com/2009/10/26/sounds-from-behind/   DeKay  
Tube selection 12AT7 and 12AX7 - preamp
Look @ Brent Jessee. You can purchase old USA production 12ax7’s for $50/each and old USA production 12at7’s for $20/each. Look specifically @ those selected for organ use as they were screened for noise. The JJ’s with options (balanced/low noi...