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Siemens EL 34
@pdreher i’m curious, in your comment below, are you referring to modern day production russian made gold lion kt77’s -- or -- the true-blue old stock british gec/mo-valve/genalex gold lion kt77’s? in my experience, i still find the real deal b... 
Herbies tube damper tightness
they can be bent to fairly gently grip the tube  
Why Do Cables Matter?
https://avahifi.com/products/abx-switch-comparator https://www.dagogo.com/audio-by-van-alstine-abx-comparator-review-part-1-audio-store-wiring/ this is a very useful tool for comparing components or cables (no xlr connections though) ... mine ha... 
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
my wife is blind, so i have no such issues  
Why Do Cables Matter?
Why Do Cables Matter? So you have "weak links" inside the amplifier, and inside the speaker, so why bother with mega expensive cabling between the two?  because it is all in a continuous chain, so any part of it can affect the sound, alot, som... 
Omega Micro cables
omega mikros/mapleshade ic’s are very fragile and need to be transported and handled with care but so long as you do that they can sound wonderful i would say though, that in my own use of them, they can be somewhat prone to interference, so pla... 
Can I Trust The Music Room's Product Description?
tmr are really good folks, they are earnest they are conscientious, but no one is perfect and gets everything just right every time, all the time agree with elliot, serial # does not speak to age of unit w.r.t. warranty, which is triggered by the... 
Poll: Most impactful component
i like your list and sequence @tomcarr 👍 my only comment is that 1, 2 and 3 are usually a simultaneous solve...  
Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts?
that comment wasn't worth reading once, much less 4 times  
Update on good Ethernet switch
it is interesting, when ’one trick pony’ trolls like this come on forums and denounce the value of certain hifi gear based on their 'experience' elsewhere, argue endlessly and defensively, i believe the net result is actually more interest is deve... 
Klipsch Cornwall IV and Luxman Integrated
if i had cornwall 4's as speakers (i don't), i would use this, or something like it https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649979053-original-cary-cad-300-sei-a-300b-6sn7-integrated-wonderful-blue-finish-remote-upgraded-caps/  
Update on good Ethernet switch
these audiophile switches are not too pricey... ether regens for instance trade used frequently at $500-600, buy one try it, if it doesn’t enhance your sound, post it for sale, it’ll be gone in a few days otherwise, one can likely find retail sel... 
Interconnects for Pass Labs X260.8
@jjss49 thanks but hard to imagine these cables approach the resolution if the AZ Absolute Copper. I swapped the DAC to pre with AZ Silver Ref II and it toned down the heavy bottom end so may be you’re onto something with your silver recommendati... 
Interconnects for Pass Labs X260.8
i like these on my pass amps... the silver helps with a touch more air and treble definition, which alleviates the slight darkness of the pass class a sound https://www.amazon.com/Better-Serpent-Anniversary-Balanced-Audiophile/dp/B0013HT6JU/ref=a... 
Update on good Ethernet switch
the lhy is a good one, as is the english electric