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For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
Some tube types are becoming a bit harder to find. ex. 5687. Weird.  I've never had any problems finding 5687's.  I have a drawer full of them.  Haven't needed to look for any for awhile though... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
I've had so many amp/preamp combinations through the years.  Both solid state and both tubes and any combo within.Because of the speakers I use, (Electrostatics, Planar Magnetic, Ribbons), the use of a tube amp that will drive these has pretty muc... 
David Crosby If Only I Could Remember My Name
SpeakersCorner is very good I don't think that Speakers Corner did this release?  I have quite a few of their albums and couldn't find this one in my collection or even listed anywhere.I did find that I have both the Classic 33 1/3 & the 4... 
David Crosby If Only I Could Remember My Name
Didn’t Classic Records do a pressing of the album? Yes, I have a couple of copies. I also have an original US pressing and an original UK pressing and a German copy. Long a well known sonic treat- I think it was on the old HP listIt’s still on the... 
Best PLace To Buy Chinese Tubes?
I did a "new production" 6SN7 tube shootout several years ago.  I used them in a preamp and DAC.Here were my results1.  Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181 "Z"2.  Sophia Electric 6SN73.  Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181 "T" 4.  Shuguang Black Treasure C... 
What direction is VPI headed?
Mat...thanks!  I removed my comment also. 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
IMO; all audio equipment requires break in time. +2 
Lee Ann Womack
I listened to it twice through, yesterday.  Sorry, but just didn't strike a chord with me.A couple of the songs were really quite good, but overall, IMHO, I probably won't listen to it again.Always willing to listen to almost any female vocalist, ... 
Lee Ann Womack
Thanks for the heads up. Just loaded it into my Tidal queue. I’ll give it a spin, (or more accurately), a stream. 
Lyra Delos - Dirt Build up on the cantilever
I've known Jonathan for many years.  He's a wonderful man and will surely do what he can.  Lyra is one of the best companies that I have ever dealt with, so hopefully, your issue will be resolved. 
Cable ID?
Those are not what I was thinking, sorry.  Look kinda homemade to me. 
Cable ID?
Your link doesn't work.  I can picture these in my mind's eye, but can't remember the name.  IIRC, there was something carved into the wood ends?  Like a logo or initials? 
I.Q. Speakers from Germany
If you translate the page, under the pictures it says: "Comment: Pictures do not show the original housing design ..."Maybe yours are the original design? Pretty sure it has to be some version of the TED400. Also, being used, who knows what might ... 
Kudo's to Miller Sound
Major FanBoy here!https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/bill-legall-millersound-speaker-driver-repair?highlight=mille... 
$4.99 vinyl copy of Bruce Horsby The Way It Is
Excellent album!  I also have listened to this many, many times over the years.How many times have I heard, on the radio:"On the Western Skyline""Every Little Kiss""Mandolin Rain""The Way It Is"Brings back a lot of memories...