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Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps?
Bah! silly question.., at that price you should buy BOTH!! 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
noseyparkerkiller:Your post reminds me of the $2 wine tasting we did a few years ago. In the end, it came down to a contest between Thunderbird and Ripple (with Midnight express as a third-party candidate). I personally preferred the Ripple, but m... 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
Mrklas:I can't speak to the color of cars; they all seem the same to me. But motorcycles now! everyone know blue is faster!!Gasbose 
Ask the local curmudgeon (me) anything related to tech or liquor. :)
@clearthink""... intoxicants that are regularly, commonly, and routinely endorsed, promoted, and advocated hear."Thanks for reminding us that this is a AUDIO forum; but I do find a single-malt dies improve my 'hear'ing experience.Gas 
Want to get into Analog
My 2-cents worth. My Rega RP3 -- bought about 12 years ago with a Rega Elys, upgraded 7 years ago to a Dynavector 10x5 --  gives me better sound than my CD Player (NAD C516BEE). I  upgraded 2 years ago to a better phone stage (Pro-Ject Tube Box DS... 
Why do some manufacturers reverse preamp polarity in the first place?
because they CAN... 
Whats the deal?
n80,I want to see a beautiful tractor.... :-)G 
Who wants the best improvement in their system EVER!
The answer is simple. According to one prominent philosopher, it's "42".Ah, but what's the real question? Read this before attempting a response!http://www.gutenberg.org/files/33854/33854-h/33854-h.htmGasbose 
Next step: tube preamp or analog?
Thosb,I'm confused. A tube preamp is very definitely what most people would consider 'Analog'.WhaGasbose 
Switching a single set of speakers between two amps
tgr,I have no personal experience, but dealers do it all the time with switch-boxes that allow different combinations of amps/speakers.Good luck! 
“Suits”
tsai50Thanks for your insight. Clearly 'Sherlock' was really Prof Moriarty in disguise. What other cold-blooded villain would leave such a system unheard?Gasbose 
THE GRYPHON HAS LANDED at THE SHOW NEWPORT | THE SHOW JUNE 1-3 2018
Never heard of Gryphon, but puzzled about the claim that it is the only company that does everything from A to Z... what about all the Japanese manufacturers that do 'integrated' systems -- SONY, Technics, Yamaha, etc? You can get a complete packa... 
Directional?
Thanks, all -- excellent explanation. I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge.Regards. 
Directional?
Thanks, Rodman, Erik and amg!So can you say how the 'Shielding' works? I take it there's some type of metallic cover around the cable. Per the Audioquest article, it's only attached at one end -- but to what? Does it connect to the negative side o... 
A Budget Amp Comparison
This is a great thread - thanks, SnapSC!I'm an audiophile on a budget (too many other priorities), so I appreciate reviews of budget gear. I'm quite happy with my vintage SA-12, but if I ever need to replace it, you've given me 3 alternatives!Gasbose