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Nasty slap echo
Rrog, No, my Ekornes leather audio chair is not an issue. I suppose if the back went clear up to the top of my head it may be an issue. It does not.I also have a leather couch in the room. I suppose I should a/b verses a cloth couch.My room has ma... 
"Best" 80's HiFi System
KEF 105.2 speakersClasse DR9 ampMFA Magus preampmusical Concepts Epoch cdTara Space and Time cable 
Nasty slap echo
Really, leather is a problem? In my well treated room my leather couch and chair have no negative effect. I think leather is a non-issue to be frank. Perhaps metal folding chairs are a bad idea:-) 
a pre-amp around $4000 for my system
Get a TRL Dude and know you won't find a better sounding preamp for up to $20,000. This is a simply fantastic sounding gem that can bring sweet music like you have never heard in a component. Ya, I am a huge fan and owner. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
He has a Facebook page also if you are on Facebook? 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
George you need to go his email,Parttimeaudiophile@comcast.net 
Warm Sounding Speakers
Warm speakers include Silverline Sonata and Bolero, Dali Grand, Vienna Accoustics and while they are expensive - Soundlab speakers. 
the natural sound of a cymbal
I agree with Rodman999 assuming one has a great system and ears and even cares. Humidity does in fact change sound as an FYI. 
the natural sound of a cymbal
I can hear the effects of humidity on the sound of a symbol with my eyes closed and a glass of red wine. 
Dude's 6SN7 replacements with Chinese CV-181/6SN7
I owned your speakers for a couple of years as well as the Bolero's. I love Silverline speakers. 
Dude's 6SN7 replacements with Chinese CV-181/6SN7
I also purchased my tubes from Andy including the same od3 and 6080 tubes you have coming.The first thing you must do is get a power cable from Paul. It will be the biggest improvement you will hear without a doubt. I use nothing but Paul wire. 
BPT 3.5, Audience aR12, or Equitech 1.5Q?
Lacee, I agree with you. I also have direct 20 amp lines and upgraded receptacles. I only differ from you in that I prefer my amp plugged right into the wall. My Aesthetix Atlas amp prefers this as the reviews have stated. Other powerful amps I ha... 
Dude's 6SN7 replacements with Chinese CV-181/6SN7
I like RCA tubes from the 40's. The other 6sn7's I like are the black base Marconi's. The Dude is really amazing sounding and takes about 200-300 hours to fully open up and settle into the sweet music it is capable of. Congrats on your Dude purchase! 
Sony XA-5400es player...Giant Killer or just Ok?
I suggest "do not go to computer audio yet" and get a CD player :-)Computer Audio does not sound as good as a great CD player based on my recent experience - at least not yet. Also, it has so many twists, turns, changes, updates etc.. that I would... 
Sony XA-5400es player...Giant Killer or just Ok?
Get a Sony 595 as mentioned above with the TRL mods. They do come up used. I have a Sony 900s with the TRL mods and it runs all over the 5400 IMHO.. The Oppo 95 is also a better choice. I had the 5400 and it is OK, not great.