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How to select a good set of vacuum tubes?
+1 rodman9999 on both tube dealers. Have also used Tubedepot . 
best tube preamp to pair LM 518ia
I have a LM 518, replaced all the tubes except the 845s with NOS to take it up a notch. Although the 518 has "pre in" , it's preamp circuit isn't completely "overridden' as it is in other integrateds ; might be better served  simply getting a phon... 
Best way to connect iPad to integrated amp
Might want to see if this will work for you - HRT LineStreamer+http://www.hirestech.com/product/?pid=100I use  a different model a HRT istreamer to use my ipod classic in my headphone system . Good sounding DAC for the money  
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
Txs teajay 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
teajay,I apologize if you have stated this elsewhere and I have missed it, but what brand 2A3 tubes due you use in your amp? Txs 
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
I have no familiarity with the Emotiva amp you have, and not being personally critical ,  I'm not sure that sticking into the equation relatively higher end preamps - Modwright or a few others mentioned - makes much sense with a $400 amp. andrake ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Mike Bllomfield, Al Kooper & Steven Stills - Super Session 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Al Kooper Mike Bloomfield - The Lost Concert Tapes 12/13/68 (Fillmore Eat) 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Mike Bloomfield - Essential Blues 
Selling Tubes.
You might try contacting Brent Jesse and discuss with him below is a link to his webpagehttp://www.audiotubes.com/ 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Acoustic Alchemy - 33 & a 3rdSteve Oliver - Illuminate 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Some smoothjazz cdsNate White - Up CloseBlair Bryant - Cerulean Blue 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
Started out with small Technics floorstanders, then Polk Audio Monitors, Paradigm floorstanders (don't recall the models of the aforementioned 3) , Tyler Acoustic Linbrook System 2s, Tyler Acoustic Taylos, Tyler Acoustic Decade 3s, JM Reynaud Offr... 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
Line Magnetic and Finale Audio, good quality and sound at reasonable pricing 
What have other owners of Tekton Design Ulfberht Speakers discovered?
"Do you recommend using Herbie threaded studs to move these heavy speakers around?"Only if you have carpet , if you have wood floors they will mar them unless you put felt underneath them.