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So you have a great hi end stereo preamp, but
" People who have avr’s have the capacity to appreciate stereo music. "Well in one of your other similar preamp threads you stated that you don't really enjoy listening to music and yet all of this angst.  
Which tubes are the best?
There's nothing that prevents implementing tweaks and and still getting sq benefits from tube rolling.  
The cost of LP's and CD's - an observation
" Now it’s reversed, CD’s are a few bucks"Where are you buying new cds for a few bucks ? Please provide the link, because some of us that "really listen to music" still listen to cds or other digital media  
Which tubes are the best?
With my Ayon Spirit 2 I prefer the sound Gold Lions or Psvane KT88s to either the clear or blue bottle JJs , but you need to try tubes for yourself to see what sound flavor you like.That amp takes 4 12Au7s , I use two NOS RCA 12Au7s blackplates, a... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Katja Rieckermann - Never Stand StillPaul Brown - Ones Upon A Time 
Blue Circle BC3 Owners Manual?
You're welcome - hope he can help you out 
Connecting a DAC directly to an amp?
" Absolutely insane why tubes in a great preamp like arc or many others, can’t be designed to allow shutdown during ht use. Sooooooo stupid. Sooooooo many users would love this. "Really, if soooooo many users were clamoring for this don’t you thin... 
Blue Circle BC3 Owners Manual?
You might want to call Bob at Amherst Audio 413-549-6171. Gilbert Yeung is building amps for Amherst and Bob might be able to get you the answer from Gilbert if he doesn't know the answer himself 
I've been dragged to recommendations, kicking and screaming
I haven't gotten into streaming yet. I generally google genre websites that publish new release listings ; or hear something I like while listening to Sirius/XM in the car. 
Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
Rare tubes for watching tv and movies, and having a penchant for not enjoying listening to music. Interesting , but whatever 
Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
So in your other preamp threads (digital forum) you mentioned the ARC Ref 6SE 7 - 6H30p tubes - $30 per1 6550WE - $35$245 to retube , if they all went out at once 
Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
OP already said on another of his threads that he doesn’t like listening to music, one has to wonder why then buy an ARC preamp to watch tv and moviesQuote: "11-04-2020 9:27amAnd I don’t like listening to music very much.waiting to hear something... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Could be. Likewise as long as long you buy from a reputable dealer and he insures that the tube tests unused and measures within industry guidelines it is NOS 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
" By wary of any tube seller that uses the term: "NOS in white boxes". Much more common with JAN tubes that were bulk packed, this term usually means that the tube tests as NOS and comes in a white box. Not the same thing. "Help me understand why ... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Tube Depot is fine, however they don't seem to have the same level of NOS stock that they used to have