larryken

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Is it ok for tube amp directly to the outlet?
if you plug direct into wall I'd make sure you have a dedicated 20 amp line and I'd routinely only plug the amp in when using it.Larry 
good speaker with Sound stage behind????
your new speakers aren't broken in yet, give them a couple hundred hours. also you setup maybe the problem....are the speakers out from the wall and not stuffed into corners or do they have big objects between them?Larry 
Tube Integrated in Home Theater?
I have a 2 channel HT with a tube integrated a Consonance Ref 150...tube output stage....tube is over two years old now and costs $14 to replace...the sound is not harsh but smooth and refined......speakers are VonSchweikert VR1's with the VS1 sub... 
cheap tube integrated for 4 ohm speakers
that's a real tough load for most tube amps. if you really want some tube sound get a tube pre and use a solid state amp. 
Tube Amp Recommendations
contact Stephen Monte at Quest for Sound, Bristol Pa, he'll tell you what will work and he knows his tube gear.He was a VS dealer.Larry 
The focus and air lie
another reason to go tubes.Larry 
Lector CDP 7 Mk I, II or III ?
be careful about buying a product for which there may be no customer service unless you are going through a dealer, which is the best route on esoteric brands.Larry 
So whats your favorite music themed movie?
Bird...Charlie Parker, Whittaker should have gotten an Oscar...Eastwood is a great director. 
Help -- need Idiot's Guide to music server system
go to PS Audio website and read article in monthly magazine which tells you what to buy and how to set it up...you're rolling for about $2K plus your own hi fi.Larry 
Review: Usher Be-718 Monitor
honest review stating your preferences and past experience but the speakers you reviewed weren't broken in and possibly underpowered.Larry 
The space between the speakers
don't waste your money if this is what your setup must be....I'd go monitor speakers on stands with a dedicated sub....but still you have to get the driver faces beyond that large cabinet as much as possible. 
Where to buy nice audio chairs / loveseats?
find a Lazyboy showroom..they'll have what you described.Larry 
Harsh on tubes?
the circuit drives the tubes at their operating max shortening their useful life.Larry 
Which tube cd player do you like
raysonic 168, like it better than the Droplet I owned....more tonally accurate and very musical as well.Larry 
A/V power conditioner under $200
PS Audio Soloist made a difference on my plasma rig.Larry