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Horning Perikles w Frankenstein amp
Aren't the Hornings designed with single ended triode amps in mind. I agree though that moving a lot of air is not easy its a reactive load. The other thing is where that sensitivity is being measured. I own Klipsch La Scalas which have a ridiculo... 
Rhea vs Pass XP-15
A Rhea. 
silver interconnect cables for Class A tube amp?
I use a custom silver over copper with my class A tube (Jadis) integrated amp and sources with good results. I think it is one of the best places to use silver along with phono sources. I would give it a shot. The Cable Company has a lending progr... 
a strange noise now coming from my tube amp
Whatever you do to diagnose the problem, make sure you don't start swapping in different brands or types of tubes. If you do this you might enjoy hearing the difference that tubes can make and you start trying a whole bunch of cool new choices. Th... 
Will I hear differences between 8TC and 12TC?
There is a popular belief that thicker more robust cable, such as the dedicated subwoofer cables transmit bass better. There is a chance that the dielectric and shielding also affect the sound. Given just those two considerations you may hear a di... 
Principles of audiophile cable construction?
Check out Cable Asylum on the Audio Asylum site. They have a F.A.Q.s section to explore 
Is a high priced Line Conditioner needed
You may need a power conditioner if the power in your lines is noisy or suffers major lag periodically. I am sure the power conditioner manufactures or their devoted fans will tell you it is essential, after all -all of what we do is manipulate po... 
Tubes on CJ MV60 and PV12
For a special 12AU7 you want Amperex. There are lots of other really good ones out there though. 
Need some suggestions on tube amplifier
Which tube sound are you seeking. The old rolling tube golden ear sound , or the more precise bright modern tube sound? 
Leben CS600 owners, what tubes have you rolled?
The power difference will be quite large between the 6n3ce and the KT-120. Not even close. I wonder if a reasonable comparison can be done under such circumstances. 
An interesting experiment
So what sounded most like a tube amp and what sounded most like an SS amp?? 
myrtle blocks
WAIPUNA has the largest and most diverse product line of Myrtle everything. 
Dueland CAST PIO
You might get more information in general if you visit another forum. Audio Asylum DIY Asylum. 
High Ceiling Room Treatment Help
Hang a series of decorative cloths as baffles. It could all be the same cloth. This room treatment should work and if home made not too expensive. 
BRICASTI M1DAC DIRECT TO VAC PHI 300.1A OR...?
Which one sounds better to you. I love VAC components but I like active pre-amps if they sound good or serve a purpose.