mapman

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BS meter is pegged!
Audiophiles are rather picky. Their computers must be better than everyone else’s, otherwise it’s not “audiophile quality”, now is it?  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
This one on my wall  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
Devo  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
GSASV  
Replace tubes yearly?
@invalid good point that not all tubes need be top performers. It all depends on the specific design of each amp. I had a ARC sp16 tube preamp that used 6 12ax7 tubes. Only one or two required very high performance tubes. When I bought tubes from... 
How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems?
I’m truly happy with 4 of mine currently. The 5th not so much. That’s the one running some spare items that I use simply to experiment with. It’s fun! At least I think it is fun.  Live and learn!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
I think @jmalen123 wins the prize! 🏆  
Replace tubes yearly?
Always keep spares for when eventually will be needed. If you hear noise or distortion other than normal a bad tube or tubes is suspect To find the bad tube replace one at a time and listen for a difference A tube tester is your friend but ho... 
Replace tubes yearly?
Very lazy and costly advice.  Tube vendors will like it.   
Tune of the Day
It is cold out there...  
Whats playing on your system today?
Iggy Pop  
Tune of the Day
 
Snake oil and tweaks that work!
DSP is the most versatile tweak you can try.   
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
I hear voices in my head. 🥸  
Whats playing on your system today?
@mitch2 yes I read he is a very highly regarded guitarist.   Next: