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Integrated amp with preamp tubes
McIntosh MA252 and MA352 are excellent.  
I often notice that people who have open reel decks and/or tube equipment are nicest
I was serious with a humorous tone. If they have the patience to spool up those tapes, and FF/RW to the spots they like, along with biasing the tubes and always keeping a watchful eye on them, not to mention a probable turntable with all those rit... 
I often notice that people who have open reel decks and/or tube equipment are nicest
That's because they have the most patience.   
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
Underwood Hi-fi offers a real warranty if you buy Audio GD through them. They fix it in Georgia, US.  
Preamp with dual sub control and XLR inputs and outputs and optical input
I think you will need to send the optical signal to your DAC first, since you don't want a pre-amp with a built in DAC.  
Class A\B or D for summer months (vs Class A)
I have directly compared the XA25 to the AHB2 and they were quite similar in sound. The AHB2 idles at 20 watts and doesn't even get warm.  
Tube Sound With Equalization?
Hello All, Thanks for all the replies. What about inserting one of those BSG QOL boxes. They go for about $500 used once in a while. Would that give some openness and air to the sound?  
Mac MA 352 vs Pass INT-60
I have an MA352 and I feel if you want the "tube" sound, then the Mac will deliver it more than the Pass.  
Help With Streamer - Aurender, Auralic, HIFI Rose, Eversolo A10, etc.
You should consider ripping your CD' to your computer through DB Poweramp. Then copy them over to an external SSD. That way you always have a backup depending on how often you make the copy.  
2024 Form 1099-K IRS tax reporting threshold on PayPal?
My state, Florida, has no income tax, but what about the Federal?  
a subwoofer dongle anyone tried it ? moderator NOT selling this !
@theophile  Thanks for the link. It worked, but it is no longer available. Being able to read all about it from the link, I am no longer interested in it. Thanks again.  
a subwoofer dongle anyone tried it ? moderator NOT selling this !
I thought it looked interesting so I went to Parts Express to check it out, but they don't have it at all. No listing under that part number. Very strange.  
More potential bad news for some big names...
Instant increase in sales... Meters, the bigger the better. They don't have to be accurate, just moving. Who cares about driving 2-3 Ohm loads, as long as it's got meters.  
55” or 65” TV Screen Size and Your Speakers: Please Join Survey
I used to watch I Love Lucy on a 55" ... go with the 65"  
1200AS2 Amp Board Voltage
Sorry, the 1200AS2 is the Ice Edge board from B&O that can be gotten through Parts Express.