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Lose weight or buy better fitting pants
Good grief Joe: My listening room is in the shape of an asymmetrical horseshoe (and now I can't get your post out of my head).   DeKay  
Can a DAC sort out a flat\cold amp?
I read an online review that described the 1200’s bass performance a somewhat lean combined with forward mid’s/high’s, but didn’t search for other reviews. Have you tried the tone controls (either backing off on treble or adding bass (didn’t see ... 
I need help choosing a budget phono stage gift
Here's another to research... https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/products/bugle3-phono-preamp-mm-mc   DeKay  
Linlai 6SN7
I posted basically what Ralph noted, but it didn't take. In addition I mentioned that if the Psvane 6SN7's also have large ST shapes bottles, but also feel hotter, they may have thicker glass. Guessing that thicker glass would be less efficient ... 
Audio Research D400 mk2 Caps
https://www.nriparts.com/products/cornell-dubilier-500r673u075df2b-capacitors/576190     DeKay  
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
emergingsoul:   Checked and you have zero marketplace feedback here @ A’Gon. Just a thought, but why don’t you try listing all the mentioned spare gear here? Then, you could could start a new thread about how it went.   DeKay  
Amplifier Pioneer SA-8800 recap fix rebuild
You will want to replace the big lytic caps (shown in the second listing you posted), so that would seem to be what you need. Seller has good feedback, and lots of it. The first seller seems to have some complaints about the instructions include... 
Amplifier Pioneer SA-8800 recap fix rebuild
PS:   I don't see large power supply caps/lytics in the first one, unless I missed them.   DeKay  
Amplifier Pioneer SA-8800 recap fix rebuild
Do you own the 8800 or the 8800 II (you previously posted about the II and these kits are for the 8800)?   DeKay  
Best audiophile earwax removal system?
Best/safest/most effective = an ENT or a good GP with experience regarding such.   DeKay  
Vintage Newcomb speakers.. Model 12 K5-11...Any Information
I've used the suitcase models as stage monitors, but never tried them for HiFi. They were all over the place (Los Angeles) in the late 70's for approx. $20 pair (junk shops up/down WesternAve in East Hollywood - mainly). All had ribbed cones, bu... 
Speaker Stand Height And Recommendations For Spendor SP100 Speakers
Here is an old A'Gon ad that you can caculate the dimensions from. Seems about right as I listened to S100's with SA stands and the stands was approx. 2" taller than some albums leaning against one of them. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/li... 
Preamp help please!
Coach: I wasn't recommending Bottlehead (have not listened to any of their later gear), just suggesting units that do not bottleneck tube rolling. The Cary should be fun (especially if you already have good 6SN7's on hand). The few slightly neg... 
It seems kind of ironic.
Kind of OT... Recently discovered a few "catch phrases" that will get you immediately connected to a real person at AT&T when going through their endless robotic interface. Unfortunately I can't post them here, as I would most likely be bann... 
Preamp help please!
What gear did you use the Mk1 with before, and did you like it then? Could it be a mismatch with the Pass? If you don't like the sound I would just sell it and purchase a tube preamp with considerably more tube rolling options. Being restricted...