donvito101

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Tube Life Artifacts
After 12 years,it’s time to replace them ! Microphonics and NoiseProblems with preamp tubes are often due to microphonics and noise issues. A microphonic tube will ring and amplify any outside noises such as bumping the amp, tapping on the bottle,... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
@rbogartr Thanks much for the heads up. A Manley Chinook is on my list of a future purchase . I will sure make it a point to stay clear of that guy !! 
Why do some tube-based power amps have back-panel replaceable fuses and others don’t?
I’ve owned many solid state amps with back panel fuses. BTW, I have never blown a fuse on any type of amp tube or solid state! 
10" subwoofer around $500, used or new?
I’ve owned this with Spendors. You can’t go wrong with SVS!https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-1000 
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
+1 djohnson54Nadda! 
My turntable started distorting, can you assist me?
A 40 year old turntable? Time for something new! 
Why do Harbeth P3ESRs sound different?
Might be a blown tweeter. Harbeths don’t sound dull! 
Which Floor standing speakers with the NAD C356 Int. Amplifier
Vandersteens should fit the bill!http://vandersteen.com/products/model-2ce-signature-ii 
New to forum and Vinyl
Why would you do that ? 
Teac TN-300 turntable, worth spending cash on a better cartridge or?
This is a nice upgrade!http://www.lpgear.com/product/SHEC03.html 
Best budget integrated choices
This will fit your budget!http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/88981/Rogue_Audio-Sphinx_V2_Hybrid_Integrated_Amplifier_with_Remot... 
Fuse and Power Cable improvements 'how'? - Nuprime ID-8
A 200 watt amp will only give you 3 db more than a 100 watt amp. What is the sensitivity of those speakers?It just might be that there is something wrong with the speakers. Or you just don’t like the speakers ! 
I'm considering replacing my passive preamp with a tubes. Is it worth it?
This is within your budget!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/brown-audio-labs-sp-1b-preamplifier/ 
Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition?
You’re looking for a used amp that will last for 30 years. Are you serious? 
power rating
Power rating does not change on tube amps!