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I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
I think what most designers mean when they say accuracy is that the wave form doesn't change from input to output.  
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
If it sounds more like a live performance, but isn't accurate by measurement standards, then what would be the point of accuracy if it doesn't sound closer to a live performance.  
objective vs. subjective rabbit hole
A room can be measured, but a lot of times it has to still be tweaked afterwards.   
Looking for a 6SN7 preamp, any word on Space-Tech Laboratory?
There is a used space tech labs QA115 regulator preamp for sale on Canuck audio mart for about $1200 it's priced at $1500 Canadian. That is a pretty good deal, that's the same model that Don Sachs owned before he built his own preamp.  
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
Why would two cables that measure very similarly have to be level matched when comparing the two, if cables don't make any difference you shouldn't have to level match.  
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
Really perfect reproduction? You would think that with all these great measurements and great measuring equipment that at least some recordings would sound closer to a live unamplified performance but they don't, that's why tubes still exist, to m... 
Apogee Scintilla Power
The Duetta signatures aren't that hard to drive, only the full range and the scintilla are the amp killers.  
Audiophiles on Audiogon.
If it was just disagreement it would be fine, but everyone knows your game by now.  
Looking for a 6SN7 preamp, any word on Space-Tech Laboratory?
I own a space tech labs QA112 preamp a super rectifier and an older model DAC. I'm very happy with the sound. I have the preamp paired to a Krell ksa 300s and apogee duetta 2 speakers. If you buy a space tech preamp get one with a tube rectifier, ... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I definitely need the gain, with my krell amp that needs 2.5 volts and my apogee duetta 2 speakers that are 80db.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
The western electric company is not the same company that produced the nos tubes of yesteryear, that company was a subsidiarity of bell systems and AT&T.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Has anyone tried the Linlai elite 6SL7?  
Do you build anything for your high fidelity system? If so, what do you make?
I built my audio room, had a little help pouring the cement and framing it, otherwise I did everything myself including a sub panel and six dedicated 20 amp circuits.  
Turn off or leave on?
I leave my equipment on, even the tube preamp and tube DAC. my tube equipment is very easy on tubes  
I wrote/mailed tax checks today...
I should be paying more…most of us should.      There is nothing stopping you from paying more, just don't take any deductions.