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When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
Aha thankfully the arbiters of what is music have spoken! Thread closed you can all go home now! 
Why I prefer gear that is made domestically
nonoise my pleasure ;) and taters no insult intended whatsoever just marveling. 
Amplifier repair in the Baltimore/Washington area
a bit slow that is... 
Why I prefer gear that is made domestically
Taters you are like a navel gazing factory my man! But as always, as with most of your posts, it depends. Some domestic manufacturers offer great service and some don't. Ditto imports and it can certainly equalize things when an imported product a... 
Amplifier repair in the Baltimore/Washington area
+ another on Music Technology though turnaround times can be a but slow as noted above.  
Conrad Johnson CAV 50
Sorry that should read if it persists in that one channel after flipping power tubes. Perhaps an issue with the bias circuit even?  
Conrad Johnson CAV 50
Roly you may also have another issue if it persists in both channels, perhaps a blown resistor or leaking capacitor, hopefully almarg or one of our more tech minded members will chime in with a better diagnosis. Or you can always simply call or em... 
Denon to Parasound
This looks like it might fit the bill and save you some $$ if you are ok buying used, no affiliation with the seller.https://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-odyssey-audio-khartago-power-amplifier-in-factory-box-6716-2015-12-28-amplifiers-800... 
Conrad Johnson CAV 50
tls49 you're right just looked at the specs for the SL6, that's probably also why the OP is perceiving the sound as bright. 
Conrad Johnson CAV 50
Roly,That's a nice little integrated amp there I would recommend keeping it, and sounds like you have a bad tube or tubes, at least that's most likely. When did your father in law last use it, or re-tube the unit? If you can't get that info or can... 
Best Rock Album of 2015
Not sure if this qualifies as rock but pretty close Old97's "Most Messed Up" somewhere betwixt Alt Country and Rock but a lot of fun. 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Only done business with two B&M retailers and would recommend them both in this order: 1. Deja Vu Audio Mclean VA2. Gifted Listener Audio Centreville VAI got my first system way back when at Gifted Listener but I've become a die-hard Deja Vu A... 
Fun at the local B&M
Jafant,Schneiders of Capitol Hill is probably the best store in DC, MacArthur Beverage, and Calvert-Woodley are also good stores. Those are all big stores with large selections. Good pricing as well, DC tends to have low prices due partly to low i... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
Old white guys whining about rap again??? Look like any other music form there are good examples and bad. Check out Galactic "From the Corner to the Block" for some well done modern rap integrated with jazz, blues, and funk. And yes I am an old wh... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
No clue what Almarra is but I stream Tidal through Sonos to my Yammie dac and love it!