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Sold Sold Sold
I think, it would've been.  
Sold Sold Sold
zappas, I understand, you didn't reach that agreement with the seller, you just asked the seller to hold the item for you. If this is correct, why are you complaining ? As for general statements not caring about others' cash flow or whatever, it'... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
To evaluate deeper bass I use Oregon - Beyond Words CD. Chesky Records.  
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
1. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew. Japanese promo first pressing. 2. Mahavishnu Orchestra - Inner Mounting Flame. Japanese promo first pressing 3. Al Di Meola - Cielo e Terra. Japanese promo first pressing. 4. Dead Can Dance - Into The Labyrinth. O... 
Which manufacturer has the best user manuals?
VAC is alright, so is Nakamichi.  
When to change a cartridge?
Bill, I see. I think, most Lamm owners keep them forever unless they upgrade to even better Lamm.  
Anyone knows reputable places in Europe and Canada to buy NOS tubes from?
Thank you. I saw Langrex on ebay.  
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
kennyc, yes.  
Comparing speakers at home questions
What particular speakers are you talking about ?  
Comparing speakers at home questions
Play the new speakers first, and they must be burnt in for a few hundred hours before critical listening, for a few minutes. Do you generally like their presentation ? If not - there is nothing to talk about. If you do, start comparing with the ol... 
When to change a cartridge?
Bill, you are a serious musician. I wanted to ask you about Lamm amps. Did you compare them with other top tube amps ? VAC, CAT, some Japanese perhaps ? In any case, there must be something very special about Lamm. But you don't use Lamm preamp o... 
Anyone familiar with Mullard 12AX7 10M tube ?
10M are sort of guaranteed for 10000 hours. Well, other Mullards might last just as long if you are lucky, but I don't count on it. I count on 5000 hours. So far I have about 2000 hours on the narrow long plates.  
When to change a cartridge?
Bill, of course it makes sense. What is your musical instrument ? Your system is so good that, yes, there is absolutely no need to think about upgrades unless perhaps it is relatively minor, just some fine tuning - tube here, cable there. I keep... 
Anyone familiar with Mullard 12AX7 10M tube ?
I can't say because I only installed Mullard 12AX7 narrow long plates in my VAC's Avatar SE preamp section and they sound excellent. I did read that, yes, there is a  difference, there is quite a range of Mullard sound.  
Anyone familiar with Mullard 12AX7 10M tube ?
I see. Yes, it might be equipment dependent to a degree.