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Is there a magic formula for spending on components in a system
In my experience:Speakers 40%Amplification 30%Sources 30%No money left for cables so use lamp cord. 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
As above David Sylvian "when poets dreamed of angels". The last section of the song will leave you looking left, right, and middle, at the 3 guitars positioned in the soundstage.  But also The Blue Nile debut album (a walk across the rooftops). Lo... 
Primaluna evo 400 - unmatched tubes
Thanks yuberist. I have so much to learn, its crazy.I contacted the supplier of the last set of 4 tubes i bought and they said to check the manufacture date on the tubes. on the metal part says "made in russia" then the year and date. Sure enough ... 
Primaluna evo 400 - unmatched tubes
Thanks everyone. And especially for the quotes from the manual... They actually don't supply a manual with the amp. I guess I better download and print it..... Now work out a mod to enable to tube guard to go on over the massive kt-150s....