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What is your favorite tube type?
My two favorites right now are Sofia 6SN7(lush but detailed) and Tung Sol KT150(powerful and airy). 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Congrats on your new purchases!In my limited experience pretty much every new component and cable begins to show it's true colors between 25-50 hours.After that improvements are more subtle.I'm burning in a new dac right now myself.Since everythin... 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
Here is my favorite site that explains in detail how the swarm works.If you scroll down past what is offered for sale,there is much to learn therehttp://jamesromeyn.com/old-pages/home-audio-gear/dsa-1-0-distributed-subwoofer-array-5-pieces-4k-usd... 
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
Great story millercarbon!Snow?! 
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
Thank you for jumping in Frank and Doc.Your detailed factual information is very much appreciated! 
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
I am a fan of Bob and his designs also.I know some people are irritated by the fact of Bob selling several of the companies and moving on to something new.They seem to hold him responsible for any bad experiences from corporations that he's no lon... 
Supratek Owners Thread
audio123 that's a very fine system you've put together.Looking forward to your thoughts after burn in.I'm currently burning in a Tubadour lll myself,I agree it's amazing.Congrats to your daughter and new son in law:-) 
My beloved CDP finally bit the dust
After the ten hour mark I'm hearing some changes.I've been letting it play a few hours at a time at low levels but not really listening since my daughter is here visiting for a few days.Today she wanted to hear some ShineDown and some Jack White s... 
It was 50 years ago today...
I think I was eight or nine when they were on Ed Sullivan.I liked them but was never a big fan until Sgt. Pepper.My younger brother was rather obsessed though.He'd listen to the albums over and over and write down the lyrics in a notebook. 
Please Help Me!!
+1 tablejockey's suggested component,lol!Does it come in bright green too? 
Terrible Booms
That's good news!You were right about the structure of the floor being the problem.I live in an old house too,but not that old!I learned a lot from this thread. 
My beloved CDP finally bit the dust
I got the upgraded caps,an extra $500.It took exactly two weeks from ordering to delivery day.Right now as it's breaking in the presentation is 'dense and tubey' if that makes sense.At the same time there is plenty of detail and nuance.One song th... 
My beloved CDP finally bit the dust
The Audio Mirror Tubadour arrived today.It's only been playing for a couple of hours.What can I say except I'm extremely happy with it.Warm,organic,but so much detail.My favorite music all sounds like new and better versions. 
Can I use a single bi-wire cable on a speaker that has 1 binding post?
Yes you can.Hopefully they have spades:-) 
Have you been surprised by power cable changes? s
Good on you shefwed!I love Marc Cohen and Jackson Brown.If you ever get the opportunity to see either of them live,please do so.They are both such down to earth gentlemen and the way they connect to audience members is wonderful.