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Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts
Pat Metheny said in his recent (fantastic interview btw) with Rick Beato, something to the effect that, a drummer is the most important person in a band. RIP Charlie.  
amplifier with volume control
I have an old Acurus DIA100, which was marketed as a Direct Input Amplifier. It is the first version. Whether or not it technically is a direct input amp without a pre-amp I do not know. I use it to drive my outdoor speakers and it still sounds gr... 
What Amplifiers Have You Heard In Your System and What Amplifiers Will You Always Keep
Had several integrated amps over the years. Have only had three power amps over the years. Primaluna Dialogue Premium stereo - bought new, and enjoyed for a few years and sold. Moved to Audio Mirror 45w SET monoblocks (driving EgglestonWorks Fonta... 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
Van Alstine. I just bought one of Frank’s used solid-state amps from his website. 30 day trial and 1 year warranty. It’s a keeper. You have options here for your 3k, new or used. I Could not be more pleased. Great amp for the money, and very tube-... 
What phono preamp are you using?
Soundsmith Zephyr (medium output) and Zephyr MIMC (low output) with a Manley Chinook. Vintage tubes in the Chinook. 
Straight out of the box doesn't work.
Try the Audio Mirror mono blocks. You have Vlad’s DAC. They might surprise you! 
Wanting to try a tube amp.
@cincyhound - Vladimir Bazelkov makes the 6c33c based 45w SET monoblocks. He is the Audio Mirror company. Sorry for not being clear😀. 
Wanting to try a tube amp.
Try the Audio Mirror Reflections. You got the DAC. Had PL integrated amps and power amps till I got Vlads amps. Auto-bias and you can roll the 6SN and L tubes. Gave me the sound I was looking for. Love em.  
How does Donald Fagen do it?
Everything Must Go is a very good Dan lp, very overlooked. It may have been the last Dan studio record with Becker.  I have them all, as well as Fagen solo lps. You can get Kamikiriad (sp?) on vinyl in the Cheap Christmas box set. Also re: 11 Trac... 
The Weekend
I can honestly say I had no idea who the halftime show was, I had heard the name, but thought it was a band...so, “don’t know, don’t care”. Quit watching halftime years ago.  
Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000...
PS - I do not have the same amp as you. My monoblocks are by Audio Mirror. 
Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000...
Check out a used Ultraverve by deHavilland. I had integrated amps and separates based on 12Au7 tubes for years, then tried this 6sn7 signal tube based pre. In my system the 6sn7 pre gave me what I was looking for, bigger soundstage, instruments an... 
Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model?
Used Ultraverve. 
Small Footprint (compact) amp to power speakers?
Nuforce STA200. 80w. Got it new for $500 as a backup amp from AudioAdvisor. Nice little solid state push/pull. If needed u can get a $49 2 input switch box from Schitt.  
Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!!
I have a system for music (my top priority) and a totally separate system for movies and sports in the same room. Been this way since the beginning and works great.  I would never have even tried to have one system do both. Too many compromises. C...