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EL84 Tubes for Glow Audio Amplifier
You may find the following AK thread of use (starting with post #4) depending upon when you amp was manufactured.https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/glow-amp-one.435589/DeKay 
Showrooms in/near LA, looking for Tube Gear, Exotic 300B tubes in particular
I don't know what lines he (Elliot) carries now, but research "Acoutic Image" in Studio City.DeKay 
Mirage M1 Speakers
Cool speakers...How about a small piece of carpet/padding (similar/same as before) and whatever footers were being used?Assuming that your friend is now using an area rug (or rugs).This said - bring on the springs.DeKay 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
I like the "natural" sound of Taj Mahal's "Giant Step" double LP, but have never heard it on CD.I have some CD's that get high marks for recording quality, but I do not care for the music.Some by Chesky Records, a few by Ry Cooder (Bop being one) ... 
Poor grammar is disappointing and decidedly distracting in formal audio reviews.
"Also, as a Christian I intend to show that I put a great deal of thought into my articles and wish for them to be high quality."GMAFB Doug.DeKay 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Another "CD"...Joe Jackson live in NY (going by memory on this one as to the correct title).As far as incredible/exceptional recordings go I only have them on vinyl, though I doubt that many here would be interested in listening to tribal/cerimoni... 
What system would a robot with ears buy?
OK:I just asked Alexa and her answer was..."Don't be a smart ass DeKay".DeKay 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Couple of "live-well recorded" folky CD’s..."Follow That Road: Highlights of the Second Annual Martha’s Vineyard Singer / Songwriter’ Retreat Held at the Wintertide Coffeehouse""Christine Lavin Presents: Big Times in a Small Town"I’ll probably pla... 
Poor grammar is disappointing and decidedly distracting in formal audio reviews.
I read HiFi reviews for meaningful content (not as a language usage pundit).I do have a difficult time making it through many of the 6-moons reviews, but only due to the amount of FLUFF.I have the same probem with many of Jeff Day's reviews, but o... 
Trouble shooting a Linn Classik CD
Glad it worked out.Always wanted one (would have paired it with late 70's Linn Kan or the early Tukan), but cheaped out and purchased 5 of these for $375 total when they were closed out.http://www.laaudiofile.com/sdex111.htmlI wore out the first o... 
Trouble shooting a Linn Classik CD
Have you tried it anyway - holding the volume+ button down and hitting the power switch (continue holding the Volume+ button)?You are getting some power if the light is blinking.DeKay 
Trouble shooting a Linn Classik CD
Have you tried resetting it?Look @ pages 44/45 in the following link/manualhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/3/38/Classik_user_manual.pdfDeKay 
What system would a robot with ears buy?
Figured you would miss LA (a lot).DeKay 
Cartridge recommendations?
wrat:I remember the 440.Funny, as I was looking at the new AT95's before I found the spare stylus for my Grado (considered the red and orange models).DeKay 
Cartridge recommendations?
wrat:No attempt to brand shame you - just look @ my listed system.More info equals (hopefully) better advice.Like Grado (currently using a Silver that I recently resurrected with a NOS replacement stylus that I forgot I owned), but my experience i...