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Why do people like reel to reel players?
Aside from the ability to record, a quality reel to reel recording is the closest thing to the master tape.  
Happy Holidays to All
Merry Christmas!  
Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?
Enjoy the music!  
I found the best way to recycle my old tubes!
Very nice!!  
Anyone Here Ever Purchased A Tube Tester?
I use a cheap vintage tester, Superior TD65 purchased on eBay and it gives me what I need to know and works fine. I highly suggest anyone with tube gear get one. It doesn’t have to be a very expensive one, but one that will tell you if a tube is b... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
It is truly an audio desert here in northwest Florida. It’s really sad. In addition to not having traditional brick and mortar stores, there are very few audiophiles, clubs, get togethers etc. My only contact with people of my ilk are forums like ... 
Suggestions for Giant Killer rca coax digital cable under $500 used
Analysis Plus Digital Oval.  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
McIntosh MC500  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Absolutely, I have tone controls on my McIntosh C2300 preamp in my main system and I use an SAE 1800 Parametric equalizer in one of my vintage systems.  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Yes, Tannoy Churchill’s with ST-200 SuperTweeters!  
Warm Up Time/Cost of Operation
There really is no need to run an amp 24/7 unless you’re listening to it. Apart from the electricity usage, there’s too much wear and tear on the components in terms of heat. I know A lot of audiophiles leave ss gear on but not me. That’s my 2 cen... 
Optimum speaker support
Isoacoustics is what I use on all of my speakers and components.  
Is it worth it? DAC question
Ifi makes some great products, so does NAD. I’ve recently put a ifi zen signature dac and streamer in my vintage system and am very very pleased with it. I would say they are both in the same league, so it will come down to your preference. Howeve... 
McIntosh C28 transistor subs
Try the audiokarma forum, they have threads dedicated to McIntosh and technician issues like this.    
Benchmark or McIntosh....
McIntosh 100%, build quality, sound, resale, warranty, etc. you won’t regret it!