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What difference do power cables make?
I agree 100% with Mr. @hilde45 and he is being quite humble here. Dedicated lines are the way to go. Get all the noise off the line feeding your listening space. When I built my house 25 years ago I did this. No need for conditioners and I only us... 
Is There A Big Difference Between Subwoofers From Different Manufacturers
I agree wholeheartedly with @lalitk . I read about the nightmare’s people have setting up subs. Never had an issue with REL.  
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
@oddiofyl I highly doubt these $200.00 headphone amps have a quality tube in them. Bet the tube they supply is the cheapest part.  I know it was sarcasm.  Maybe if people didn’t buy $200 headphone amps and burn up rare tubes for mediocre sound ... 
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
@tony1954 okay got it.   
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
Most of  China is shut down again due to the COVID 19. Another spike in the bug over there.  
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
The Russian tube plants and companies are American owned. The money is not in audio anyway, It is in Radar, Microwaves, Sonar (okay that is kind of audio) Diagnostic tool both medical and electrical. Well so I have been told.    We need Americ... 
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
@fsonicsmith let me be clear I am only pointing out how high the prices are at Viva Tubes.  The folks at the Tube Store are trying to be as fair as they can with pricing.  Sorry if I confused you or anyone else, that was not my intent.   
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
Yes sure thing dude.   
A first
@artemus_5 I am with you 100%.    I've learned to be alone when I just want to listen to music w/o interruption.  
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
Try and keep up here @ketchup I paid $139 at The Tube Store. Viva Tubes is selling the same KT150 for $350.00 and Upscale is in the $190 range,  I know I can talk in circles and I confuse and confound myself quite often. $1400.00 plus for 4 KT15... 
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
One is 2/3 cheaper (tube store) would not call that gouging man. The Viva guy is out of this world high, price and I think on dope too.   
Cable curmudgeon
Works for you flute dude just don’t put people down for spending their cash how they see fit.    
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
Viva Tubes is charging close to $1500 for a quad of KT150.  
Inside the Iso Acoustics mechanism
Gone back to hockey pucks under my gear and GAIA under the speakers. not going to fuss with springs any more. System sounds better with pucks.  
Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma?
@jasonbourne52 +1