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NOS GEC KT88 v.s. NOS EL34 Mullards
I can only respond based on the difference btw new KT88 and EL34's. There was alot more punch wit hte KT88's which led me to switch to the New Sensor Mullard reissues. Much happier got more of a tuby sound. I also dropped some nos mullards in the ... 
Album cover repair-Help
I use a special tape from light impressions that is archival. you can reverse/peel it off with heat and it doesnt stick or leave residue 
Best 'cue to eat while listening to the Blues
Arthur Bryants get the burnt tipsIs Smokestack is around on south 71 hiway?Gates If it ain't from KC it just ain't BBQ :) 
External hard drives and sound quality
Take a look at Western Digital's heavy duty drives enterprise class. 
I want a warmer high end
Try a tube buffer. 
Tube integrated amp recommendations?
Look at the Primalunas, should be able to find one in your price range used. Great sound and the PL2 gives you a range of tubes you can use from kt88 to el34 
How many rotations are correct, VPI HW19 MkIV?
i got just over 2 (2.2) on my mkiv with tnt platter (lead/cork) standard motor no sds 
Amp to power Triangle Luna speaker
Does your friend have the PL1 or PL2? I havent heard anyone describe the Primaluna as noisy and mechanical mine is very quiet, maybe he has bad tubes? and its has a fairly lush sound with the EL34's. 
Amp to power Triangle Luna speaker
I have the lower end Cometes and used Primaluna PL2 tubed int amp. I would go all tubes with these leaning towards El34 or EL84. That would tame the brightness. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Music Hall CD 25.2, but listen to vinyl 90% of the time, It is a solid CDP withg a nice sound and great price break. 
Triangle speakers not for rock?
opps i got a pair of Cometes the monitor version of the Heliades 
Triangle speakers not for rock?
I got a pair and they do good for rock but as a monitor not huge in the bass dept. They are bright but i use a tube amp which sounds better with them. Music listened to Stones, Sex Pistols, Neil Young, Pretenders, Talking Heads, Deep Purple, Who 
Prima Luna Dialogue 2 or Cayin A100?
I have to agree with Saki70. I have used my PL2 with BW 602 s3, Triangle Comete (bright speakers) and just installed De Capo I, and bright is not the word i would use with any of these speakers and the Primaluna. I do have warmer tubes but even wi... 
Prima Luna Prologue 2 vs Rotel RB-1572
Buy used the dealer will or should do work on it the PL2 is a pretty sturdy beast even with shipping i'd do it and i had to ship mine out to LA from Colorado turned out no problem but had the caps upgraded to Hovlandskeep an eye out here for one i... 
Your First Vinyl Album.
Chicago CTA also the last album of theirs I bought