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Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
If possible find a good knowledgeable dealer to work with and who offers you an upgrade path. Looking back at my experiences I  probably would have had better sound quicker and for less working with my current dealer. Another thing is realize wha... 
Which to keep! Pick one of these two soeakers
Spendor S100 in a landslide great classic speakers.  
Happy Audiophile Day!
Well Happy Audiophile day all! Took the day off so I am listening but the day off is to recover from jetlag so far so good!  
It's almost like poll, but certainly more fun
Well I hate wearing a watch I was stoked to learn cell phones told time so I would definitely trade it. Not sure what one is worth however.  
Cast into Utter Darkness
Hotel California.  
Horn speakers with Imaging?
I've heard many types of horns image well in various setups at shows, at dealers, at peoples homes. As stated above setup is key but that's the case for any speaker really.  
WiFi issues - check your antennas
Bjorn I am so glad to hear you figured that out like Mr Wang, a very nice man who I've dealt with, I would never imagine an antenna going bad! If my G1 ever starts dropping out I have another place to look thanks! And please post this on the Aural... 
Sonic Frontiers Line 3 unity gain
Try reaching out to Parts Connexion they should be able to answer this.  
DH Labs power cables
Very nice DH labs has always had a good rep and made excellent power cables.  
Bad Tube?
Sometimes new tubes are lemons it happens as suggested by newbee and ghdprentice contact your seller and get the bad tube replaced.  
Dennis Had FIRE 300 B tube SET
@isaacc7 A very well written and well informed post I've enjoyed Cary gear from the Dennis Had era and I have no doubt his current amps sound good paired with appropriate speakers.  
JBL 4367 = Sleep Denervation
It's funny in this thread I just saw and commented on the systems of @jheppe815 @ditusa and @james633 well done gentlemen one and all. 😎  
Old stock power cords and SMTPs
I usually just keep old stock cords around for a rainy day btw what's a STMP?  
A fine realization
Dan congratulations man a hifi that makes your ears smile is what it's all about. Cheers!  
Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube?
Noromance nailed it lots of the materials and processes used to make tubes back in the day are illegal now and horrible for the environment. There's no going back for very good reason.