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Audiogon Is Still Relevent...Don't Listen to the Naysayers.
Totally agree. This site can be a great resource. I have searched old discussions to make upgrade decisions in my journey for better sound quality. Many knowledgeable audio enthusiasts here. Everyone has a different “flavor” they seek in the sound... 
Which tubes are the best?
Might check the provided link below. I found it to be helpful and reasonably accurate in tube gain. Like millercarbon said, it can get expensive. I was looking for more high frequency detail. I found new production Mullards to lack the dynamics I ... 
Woofer pumping possibly due to tube amp when playing vinyl
I would recheck your cart alignment method. Likely you used the same on both TTs.  If more predominant on one channel, it may be trying to ride harder to one side. The other thing that comes to mind is the anti-skate setting if so equipped.  
Considering A SS amplifier
@neonknight I'm using Bob Carver VTA-180 monoblock amplifiers.  Rated for 210 watts.  The mentioned anomaly occurred (or at least noticed) when I had replaced the termination of speaker cables.  The speakers were connected to the 4 ohm outputs on ... 
The peculiarities of a high value, low cost, amp
Having dealt with some tube amp anomalies after installing the Tekton MOABS, I decided to measure the actual resistance and found mine to measure 3.1 ohms. When I moved the speakers to the 2 ohm output terminal on the amplifier, it resolved the is... 
Forever speakers around $5000
+2 Tekton Moabs.  
Tekton Electron Be
Have had a pair of Tekton Moabs for three weeks now. On vacation this week and getting nothing done. If I turn on music I find it almost impossible to leave the room. The Moabs replaced a pair of Cornwall III’s. Loved the Cornwalls but the mids we... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CSNY - Deja VuSantana’s Greatest HitsELO - A New Worlds Record 
Whats playing on your system today?
Bob Seger Night Moves 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Singles. Moody Blues. 1-4Breaking in a new set of speakers and cables.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Original 1969 copy of Led Zeppelin IStill sounds great! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Redemption - Joe Bonamassa (all 4 sides) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Vince Gill - The Things That Matter. Vince’s second album. Still great! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Eric Clapton Unplugged. A-D