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Phoebe Snow has died.
Great woman, My favorite song of hers has to be "Merry Christmas Baby" off of the wonderful compilation album "Winter,Fire,and Snow" which to this day is still my all time favorite Holiday music CD. May she rest in Peace 
Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
The old Tesla EL34's would be my choice and for small front end driver it would be hard to beat the old RCA 1950's era blackplate D getter 12au7's. Also the black glass Tungsol 12au7 has the smokey night club feel. 
Low-end match for JBL 2441 horns
TAD 1601A's 
Tube Preamp with adjustable gain
The New Eastern Electric Avant preamp has adjustable gain. some photos here at 6moons when the DAC was reviewed.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/easternelectric/dac_2.htmlDisclaimer: I am the North American distributor for Eastern Electric. 
Success Rolling Opamps in EE Minimax DAC
Mechans, If SOTA means chips like the ESS Technology 9018, I believe the DAC chip alone is over $50 if you buy in quantity. For instance: The ESS Technology ( I believe the number is 9003 Dac chip) is about $5 in comparison. We tried to bring the ... 
Pure Music Question
Did you try hitting the reset button? I know you probably have but thought I would suggest just in case you haven't 
what was your wedding song?
"Everythings Coming Our Way" SantanaWill be celebrating 35 years of marriage May 17 
Trying to get in to vinyl, turntable suggestions?
amazon has(technics 1200 Mk2) brand new for $354 plus free super shipping.You can't beat that 
Best preamp for my system.
I just had a custom linestage built by Tom Tutay of Transition Audio Designs. He uses a separate tube power supply incorporating the 6X5 for its tube rectification. The preamp itself uses a pair of 12SN7 or 12SX7 for its tubes. He can build it wit... 
positioning of a horn speaker
Forgot to add, I have mine along the long wall almost in the corners. 
positioning of a horn speaker
Try aiming the speakers about 2 feet in front of your listening chair so they cross in front of you. 
Juicy Music Blueberry vs Audio Research LS26 or ?
Oh yea, I forgot, Lifetime warranty except tubes 
Juicy Music Blueberry vs Audio Research LS26 or ?
You might want to give Tom Tutay of Transition Audio Designs a call (850)244-3041. Let him build you one of his custom linestage preamp.I have been listening to one now for 2 weeks and its the best preamp I have ever heard.I had him make mine with... 
Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?
You really have to be the judge.Having played around with IC's just last night for about 4 hours and a couple different power cords. I had some IC's a friend sent me,put them in,kind of mucked things up with no soundstage.Put another pair in that ... 
Tubes for Eastern Electric CD Player
The CD Player does not use ECC83's/12ax7. The CD player uses 6922 or 6DJ8 or 7308.Do not use 12ax7 in this player. Garry, your using the wrong tubes as this CD player was not designed for the tubes you are using in it.