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What is needed to build a tube amp and what non?
Are we talking about a straight forward amp or an integrated amp?  If integrated amp, then tone controls are not a bad thing at all.  Whomever told you that is not correct. Also, if you aren't using an external pre-amp, then you will need to build... 
Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS
Again, I'm no levying additional fees.  If you decided that you want to use paypal, then you take responsibility for the fees.If you decided to use some external escrow service that charges fees, how is that my responsibility?  There are many way ... 
Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS
When I list an item for sale here, that is the price that I'm willing to accept for an item with no fees and no shipping costs.  in other words, a price for a person that comes and physically picks up the unit.I do not add paypal fees initially be... 
Martin Logan Aerius I panel replacement
sgordon1;  proper maintenance is paramount on cars.  Especially, routine oil changes, not racing engines without proper oil flow first, and letting turbo charged engines idle for a few minutes before shutting off.But, pistons, valves, bearings, an... 
CDs Vs LPs
If one has "high end" digital reproduction equipment and "high end" analog reproduction equipment, it will come down to how the music was recorded and mastered in the first place.  A digital recording stamped onto vinyl to me sounds pretty much th... 
Using a Digital Multimeter for the first time
Voltage on a digital multimeter looks like an open circuit to the circuitry you are trying to measure.  Therefore, it can't hurt the measure while the circuitry is "hot" as long as you are in the correct setting.If, however, you inserted the leads... 
Martin Logan Aerius I panel replacement
My thoughts are yes, you should consider replacement panels.The life expectancy of panels (especially old tech panels) is about 12-15 years.  Subtle loss of high, which if it happens slowly enough, you won't even notice its happening.Go to the Mar... 
How NOT to sell an item on Audiogon
There is risk all around (or should be).  I typically would like buyers to come by, pay and pick up the unit.  That way, I can also connect it and they can sit and listen to their music to make sure it works correctly.  That is preferable.  I neve... 
Possible Upgrade
sign.  spell check."happy in the past", not happen in the past 
Possible Upgrade
Wait.  back up. you said it doesn't have that pop. Did it have it before?  were you happen in the past?  if so, it may be you that has changed. It may be time to re-adjust your eq settings. Your hearing may have changed over the years and that cou... 
what can reasonably be expected of a seller?
Sigh! I need a new phone.  This typing with one finger just doesn’t work well.  I type the word, it reads correctly and when I move on it changes the spelling.  I need to slow down.  Sorry  
what can reasonably be expected of a seller?
There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.  Also is falls in the buyer to do their due diligence.  When I sell. I always make sure the unit works as advertised, period.  I specifically encourage buyers to come personally, listen to the unit, past ... 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
Tattoo.... no doubt you heared what you did. Congratulations, I do consider the REF 6 to be outstanding.  I’m sort of waiting for a REF 10 at a price I can’t wskj away from.  Not there yet.  However, when Audio Research comes out with the next REF... 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
Bifwynne, I traded in the REF 5SE for a 6.  Couldn’t pass up the deal Audio Research offered.  I don’t believe the trade in/up program is still ongoing.  But when it was in effect, they gave me 75% of MSR price. Enjoy 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
Got a good price for the 6. Sorry