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12AX7's & 6SN7.....
when i was using a solid state integrated, i had a dead quiet background. you could put your ear right up to the speaker and wouldn't know it's on until the music started playing. when i switched out the SS for a Tube integrated, that's when i pic... 
Best Pre/Pro for 2-channel stereo sound?
Actually after all my research i decided on a Consonance M99 2 channel tube integrated. I am totally happy with it. Just decided i'm more interested in 2-channel stereo than HT. I can always just get a basic HT receiver later if i really wanted to... 
Great Classical/Spanish Guitar on SACD/CD????
thanks for the good recommendations so far.. i now have some names to go look for. 
need the truth about component video cables
I use the Better Cables Silver Serpent and like it. I use to use a Monster M1000cv. The Monster seemed a little more grainy than the BC's. But i could tell a difference for the better when switching to the BC's (although it's not drastic). I was u... 
More good news for SACD....
Sean read this.. There was a news article a while back that Sony was going to start converting there production units to all Hybrid. Supposedly they have already converted 2 buidings in Europe for this. I think they realize the same thing, 'just s... 
Best Redbook/SACD player for under $1000?
What if I could get the new Sony 999ES for the same price as the 9000ES? Do they have the same performance? 
Best music for romantic interlude
"Moon Safari" by Air is great! Very erotic in a newer music kinda way. 
Why do we listen to music?
Because music is emotional and we are emotional beings. we are all driven by emotion, and music is the greatest way to involve that emotion. 
Used Classe CA-101 or new Parasound Halo A 23 ???
thanks.. i have heard good things about the Odyssey Stratos as well. i don't need tons of power. maybe i can find a used Stratos here shortly...