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What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
billpete, Yes, I use a combination of poor and good recordings. Most of what I listen to was not recorded well, but I want it to sound as good as possible. Also, specifically in my case, electric guitar must sound right or close to it, especiall... 
Anyone knows reputable places in Europe and Canada to buy NOS tubes from?
williewonka, thank you, I'll take a look.  
Are EL34 based amps more musical than KT series based ? Or it's purely a matter of design?
Larry, I see. So, as important as it is, design is not everything. Tube types have intrinsic qualities.  
How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase
Agree with jond. And four times in a year and a half is perfectly fine, anyway.  
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
Di Meola's album that I mentioned is very very different. It was recorded in 1985, that's when I heard it for the first time. Mesmerizing and unusual non-trivial music. I don't like his fusion style and electric guitar work, with some exceptions. ... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
Yes, first you play piano, vocal and acoustic guitar. If this is not good enough, there is no reason to continue. Then you check for everything else.   billpete, yes, great recording will sound not too bad on your average $2k system but poor re... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
billpete, I choose then because they must sound as good as possible even if not recorded well. Besides, true class of a system is defined by how well it can reproduce poor recordings.  
Comparing speakers at home questions
This is an easy one, in fact. Try to compare tubes when the difference is subtle. I also once had fun comparing RCA cables that sounded very very similar and very close to each other in my system. Both were absolutely excellent, and the price dif... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
Mahavishnu Orchestra was never well recorded, nor was Bitches Brew. But since I like all that so much I do use them to test the system. But MIles's trumpet still sounds about as it should on the recording. Inner Mounting Flame, especially a few tr... 
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.