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Audio Research LS25 MKII Problem
You may want to return the tubes and have thetubestore test and certify. If they come back good, think about returning the LS25 to seller and let them get it fixed.  
Audio Research LS25 MKII Problem
Where are you located? There may be a technician close to you that can check the tubes. The alternative is to send the unit to Audio Research for a checkup (think $600 and up).  
Audio Research LS25 MKII Problem
Put the old tubes back in and retry.  
805D4 Cosmetic Issues
Call the B/W distributor for your region and verify the serial numbers (to insure authenticity). Were the shipping boxes damaged? Can't believe B/W would ship something like this. Get corporate involved.  
The best looking speakers
@kokakolia - Don't forget real/artificial plants. I've added to my listening space and wish I'd done it sooner. Big ones, little ones, different shaped leaves -very cool.  
Tony Bennett passed
 Mr. Sinatra called him the greatest singer. RIP  
Tube Preamp: How many tubes does it take to .................
The Audio Research LS2B had a single tube. It was part of a system that was flat out phenomenal. I remember the session after 25 years.  
Are Sales Down
People still spooked from talk about pending recession. Not going to make significant purchase if you think you may be unemployed soon.  
Leaving my amplifier on ok?
You can always compromise and turn amp on before going to bed Thursday night (for a big weekend listening session). Turn it off Sunday night. I read an unbelievable story about a NYC dweller who left a pair of McIntosh monos on for 35 years becau... 
Which Songs Make Good Ringtones?
Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels www.youtube.com/watch?v=finr9iOH16k    
Tube Preamp: How many tubes does it take to .................
The new Prima Luna phono preamp uses two EL34s+. A BAT VK-51,2,3 preamp uses something like 13-15 tubes. My VK-33SE uses 6.   
Anyone See Downside to an Ionizer blowing on Turntable?
Your anti-skate might not like it. Pre-treating should be enough for a single play. If you have a Zero-stat gun, open the record sleeve and zap the ions onto the record before taking it out. Record won't attract floating dust when taken out of th... 
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
Jazz/Blues - John Mayall / The Turning Point. Killer Sax  
Can anyone identify these speakers?
Another Fly-weight contender https://harbeth.co.uk/p3esr-xd-loudspeaker/  
I Hate Moving
If you go to a Budget rent-a-truck location, they can probably give you the number(s) of guys that only load and unload trucks. This saved me last moving day. Also helps if you move everything to the room closest to the exit door. Finally, hand tr...