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Moving tube equipment
@wolf_garcia you forgot the inevitable beer spilled on the amp as well... they aren’t that fragile...However, Miller is right about cleaning all of your connections. That can make a significant difference if it’s never been done. All metal surface... 
My SPL meter shows ambient/background noise of about 41.x dB. Is that average, hi or low?
Mine will pick up the HVAC if running, my room/house has about 40ish dB ambient sound as well.  
What would you say is THE MOST important factor to good imaging?
AC power for sure, but tops is speaker placement. Makes all the difference.  
How can I limit the volume on integrated amp
Or, get an amp with a max volume limit within the setup... 
Which Power Cables to sell
I have to say, I was skeptical of the whole “power cord” thing initially. Then I decided to go there. Wow... they REALLY can, and do make a difference. Having said that, what is really a serious uptick in performance, is the receptacle. I have PS ... 
Maybe being discerning isn't that good for us?
Early stereo recordings did all sorts of crazy things with panning. Some of it had to do with the analog medium itself, tracking etc. Some of it had to do with simply the recordings themselves, as often they were live, all in the same room. In tho... 
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
If it has bullets, I’m in.If it has wheels, (two or 4, engine or not) I’m in.If I might be risking my life at some level, I‘m in.If I’m on stage, I’m in.It it’s heavy and I have to pick it up, I’m in.If it tells time, I’m in.If it’s with my wife..... 
Jeff Rowland Daemon – Reviewing The JRDG Superintegrated Flagship Amplifier
Where is my checkbook? (I wish) 
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
Tough choice. Separates do add more to go "wrong" in a system. Cables etc. Plus routing etc. There is something to be said for a solid integrated. As others have said, it really would boil down to preference and space requirements. Personally, it ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Pink Floyd: Dark Side... Just cuz. 
Only using Spotify connect, am I loco??!!
I use Spotify when noodling around the house being busy. Nothing wrong with it. I will say there definitely is a difference though in over all steaming quality with Qobuz and Amazon HD. No question.  
Wilson's Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker over 3/4 of a million US dollars
Erik, yes, you are. There are aimed very specifically to location, both of the speaker and the listening position height etc. Quite shocking in fact, how a small change in these positions can make a dramatic difference. To Millercarbon's question.... 
Wilson's Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker over 3/4 of a million US dollars
+1 4425... 100% with you!  
You know you've been thinking about speaker placement too much when...
Never a bad thing to be on a trip with your kids. Ex, yes, kids no. But, to the nightmare... might require professional help! 
Synergistic Research Cable Risers?
I had my speaker cables suspended, primarily to keep them away from power lines, which IS a good thing. But realized it was putting a little too much pull at the posts so I swapped them. Cables on floor, power suspended... made no difference what-...