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what is it in audio that you dislike most?
Tidal and Spotify search engines which do notprovide an option to search for Composers of classical music and the use of first names rather than surnames for search purposes. Who on earth would think to search for Chopin under F? 
Help wanted re tube
Thanks for the help. I bought the tube of 4 so now waiting to see how good they are. 
Help wanted re tube
None of the tube sellers I have tried, including the links provided have 6829 tubes. Until I can find one or two the 12ax7 seems to be working Ok despite the difference in gain.  
Help wanted re tube
Thanks for the info. As I didn't have a 12at7 available I stuck in a Miniwatt 12ax7 I had laying around. It seems to work perfectly, has solved the imbalance problem and seems louder, though that probably is because of replacing 10 year old tubes ... 
Best audio tweak ever, especially for the over 60s
Forget Q tips and other DIY methods get it sucked out by a doctor. I know the cost sucks (attempt at humour) but well worth it. 
martin logan speakers
I have a pair of ML Vantage speakers and yes I did have them modified for biamping to get deeper bass but the panels are powered by a Rogue 90 tube amp with a tube pre and the sound is fine, in fact better than fine. 
Why No McIntosh Recommendations?
Viridian if you don't hear a soundstage in the concert hall you are either not sitting centre stage or you need a hearing check.. 
Bookshelf to replace Martin Logan Source
If you ditch the MLs I believe you will eventually regret it. 
How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems?
It's not natural for an audiophile to be wholly satisfied with his or her system. There's always something to improve. 
Why all or most audiophiles are men?
Where is Elizabeth's response? 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
Mpingo discs 
Bi amp pros out there I could use some help! First time Bi Amping...
I had my Martin Logan Vantage speakers modified for biamping mainly to bypass the in unit power amplification for the bass units which while Ok ,could IMO be improved. I use a 90wpc @ 8ohms Rogue 90 tube amp to drive the electrostatic panels and a... 
Considering switching to Tubes
You might like to try Y S Audio. They have tube integrated amps starting at HK$13900. I have had a Y S Audio preamp for 10 years and it has been very good and very reliable. To get the very best sound you might need to change the 12AX7 and 12AU7 t... 
Chinese fake cables How fake, how good?
When I started this thread I mentioned that neither myself or the audio shop salesman could tell the difference between my fake Cardas Clear Light and the real thing. Geoff Kait seems to think that is not possible but I wonder how many Chinese cab... 
What does Roon do?
I have read what is on Google and the Roon website as suggested and it appears to me, as my equipment is certainly not Roon ready, I would have to replace a considerable portion of my system to use Roon. Not going to happen and I guess I'll stick ...