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Is Agon becoming the eBay of audio?
I haven't sold anything on here for awhile but never ran into issues selling, or for that matter buying on A'gon. That said, lately I've been more inclined like trelja and have given amps , speakers, cd players , cables to friends (my age group or... 
Question for tube aficionados
Opps meant no you can not  sub in 6sn7s for 12au7s or 12ax7s  
Question for tube aficionados
rvpianoTo your question to Wolf, no you can sub in 6sn7s for 12au7s or 12ax7sHere's the link to Brent Jessee' website (sells mostly NOS tubes) if you scroll down a bit to the yellow section where you see different tube types listed click on 12ax7 ... 
Buying tubes...do they vary???
Aside from the Tubedepot +1 on Brent Jesseand will add tctubes, and thetubestore 
Buying tubes...do they vary???
I don't own CJ gear so I can't say why you would need to purchase the tubes from them, but I'd would expect that as long as you get matched pairs/quads you should be able to get them elsewhere. Both vendors you mentioned are reliable; have purchas... 
Timbernation Platform Problems
" I expected a maple block that was of high quality and not one that has significant imperfections on one side ..... Should I just accept this?""Should I just accept this?"  Better question is why would you accept this or even contemplate doing ... 
Vacuum Tube Retailer Option
+1 on tctubes - have purchased NOS rectifiers and 6L6GCs from them - good prices and quality, and quick shipment 
Vacuum Tube Retailer Option
TubeDepot is reliable, my issue with them is that a fair amount of NOS tubes that they listed on the website are always out of stock. I ordered NOS 6dj8 tubes from Upscale, they shipped me 7dj8 (same brand) and they are noisy as hell. I tend to pu... 
Autobiasing tube amp failure
You state that the amp only has 150 hours on it, was it purchased new? If so, have you contacted the mfg?  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
jtweedThe Ayon is the amp in my 2nd system driving JM Rynaud Offrande Supreme V2sThe Line Magnetic, Finale Audio are in my main system along with Modwright separates - (LS100 tube pre & KWA100SE solid state amp ) , I alternate between each eve... 
Belles Virtuoso or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP
jtweedI didn't suggest the LM 518IA over the 219IA. I am just recommending the 518IA as a potential option based upon my personal listening experience from owning it.  
What to do with inherited vintage Revox gear.
Might want to go on tapeheads.net and see if anyone there can help you out.Also, I am not in anyway affiliated  with this outfit nor have I used them, but according to its website they are in Surrey BC and appear to do repair work including reel t... 
Belles Virtuoso or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP
+1 on Finale Audio recommendation - have a 7189 MK2 integrated with upgraded transformer and caps option; very well built and nice sounding at a great price.Also, suggest Line magnetic 518IA 22 wpc  Set  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Have a : Line Magnetic 518IA (845 based 22 wpc set)  - doesn't suckFinale Audio 7189 MK2 (7189 based 20 wpc push pull) - doesn't suckAyon Audio Spirit 2 (KT 88 60 wpc push pull) - doesn't suck 
Ripped off, any ideas?
Guy has had your unit for 10 months and you're worried he is going to get mad? Seriously? If he hassles you and doesn't want to give to you, call the police , explain situation and ask them to send a car over while you are there.