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Power Tube Break-In Procedure
The big thing is not to turn the gear on and off multiple times in a day....I switch my tube amp on in the morning weekends and turn it off at night when I go to bed.I'm using TJ Full Music tubes which makes them for Sophia also.Larry 
Any opinions on PS Audio Power Plants
PS Audio UPC200 is a big winner with my gear.Larry 
PS audio power condtioners....fan noise?
I cant' recommend the PS Audio UPC200 enough....lower noise (music sounds louder), more dynamics and transparency.....a cheap upgrade that's passive, no fan in this sucker.I had been plugging direct into the wall on dedicated lines....soundstage b... 
Time To Replace Tubes?
TJ Full Music 2A3's are much nicer than the EHGolds which aren't bad at all. 
Nordost Cables
I went from Nordost SPM and Quattrofil to Consonance and lost nothing! Nordost is good stuff but pricing is a killer...I was shocked the inexpensive Consonance matched up as well if not better. 
Power chord for Consonance Droplet 5.0 CD player
I'm using a Nordost Vishnu plugged into a PS Audio UPC200 HB on a dedicated 20 amp circuit...nice player! 
BEST LINE CONDITIONER UNDER $600
Agree with the Bluebull about the PS Audio UPC 200....Larry 
Tube Break-In sound character change
50-100 Hours will do the trick...you'll give up a little slam but more than make up with transparency, better tonal coloring and texture...Larry 
First Sound Preamp Owner's - What NOS tubes?????
What don't you like about the sound you have now and what do you hope to attain?Larry 
How to tame the midrange???
I'm not being critical in any way but the B&W combination with Denon-Carver is very harsh to my ears...hopefully someone else can help without any wholesale changes....HT and good two channel are two diff animals in my opinion.Good luck,Larry 
How to tame the midrange???
I'm not being critical in any way but the B&W combination with Denon-Carver is very harsh to my ears...hopefully someone else can help without any wholesale changes....HT and good two channel are two diff animals in my opinion.Good luck,Larry 
Dishwasher cause electrical interference with HT
Make sure the circuit breaker for the dishwasher is on the bottom of your service panel and the HT circuits at the very top nearest the incoming power line.Larry 
Any expericience with Nordost Valhalla powercord ?
GyN, that's some unbelievable set up you have....must sound awesome.Larry K. 
Any expericience with Nordost Valhalla powercord ?
GyN, that's some unbelievable set up you have....must sound awesome.Larry K. 
Speaker preference Dali, Audio Physic, Von Swiekrt
for the price of the Dali you could by Von Schweikert db99's, a terrific design that lets you play low powered tubes.Larry