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So where should the tubes be?
@three_easy_payments well played sir! 
Stem Player
Break the sound into sound bytes is what I think that means.  
So where should the tubes be?
I like tubes everywhere 19 total in my system, Dac, preamp, and amp. To me the big aha moment was my first tubed preamp so I would start there if I was dipping a toe into tubes for the very first time. 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jwlaudio that's great I've heard First Watt amps a few times at shows always sounding great you basically can't go wrong with a Nelson Pass amp. And a tube pre and great SS amp is a fantastic combo for many listeners. And yes those class A amps d... 
Help me diagnose a terrible new noise from my tube amp!!!
I'll be totally honest I've never heard a noise like that from a tube amp before I say get it to a good tech to check out ASAP. 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jwlaudio don't just leave us hanging what did you get? 
Has anyone heard Fink Team KIM speakers?
That's a very interesting design though I wouldn't call that a mini-monitor! Very insensitive though what amp was driving them? And did you like them? 
Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts
Way too young and so sad RIP Charlie. 
VTL 300 Deluxe monoblocks
Ben Jacoby is a great call as is Peter, also in the other direction down here in DC Deja Vu Audio does great work on tube gear. 
What do "audiophiles" use to judge equipment?
I've been fortunate to find a good dealer who's tastes mirror mine and I always trust my ears and my dealers advice.  
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dead at 80
A very sad day indeed RIP Charlie. 
Why the cost increase?
Sorry to hear about anyone's health issues just further evidence how badly universal healthcare is needed and how much good it will do both physically and mentally. 
Audio deals you bought that seem impossible for the price?
@roxy54 That is a hell of a bargain for SP100s great speakers well done! 
Why the cost increase?
Folks you can't have it both ways if you want people to make a decent wage and work and support their families than you will have to pay more for products to support that. That being said the bulk of todays inflation is due to shipping and contain... 
Why the cost increase?
So the fact that the effects of global warming are happening but didn't happen 7 years ago is funny? Seriously wake up dude warning signs are everywhere you look.