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Best audio prank ideas
This is weird.   
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
Watching 2 new in box GEC Gold Lion KT88s red plate and flash and die in a Michaelson & Austin TVA-1. $1000 gone in a few seconds.    
Linn LP12 turntable
Not sure that's $12k worth. Get the specs in writing.  Upgrades: New trampoline, tone arm, newer motors control board  
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
Next you'll be telling us they were real live rabbits.   
Linn LP12 turntable
Can’t really go wrong with a well-fettled LP12. $2400? Take it. It will need a decent support (table/rack) to give its best.  
Listening
Main sytem, sweet spot. Reading optional.  Second system,  sweet spot, reading optional, also background when shooting pool or workshopping.  
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
@skiznfliz Yeah, your VS is out of date, then. I missed it in your post. My bad. Too much single malt. Carry on.  
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
I care. ...grammatical errors on the internet. No one cares besides you.  
Changing the 6550 power tube in a Audio Research Ref 6SE Preamp
You can try other 6550 tubes. There are other threads here on the subject. Just don’t tell ARC, especially if something goes wrong.  
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
Nagaoka +1. Are you still running 5751 tubes in your amps? I love these tubes but they can be a little "etched." Your amps also spec 12AX7s. You might try putting them back in and reassessing the SQ.   
NEW Tekton Design Speakers - The Bonnevilles
These are what Jesse Pinkman needed instead of the JBL JRX225s!  
75 Ohm BNC cable
The cable is constructed in such a manner that any modifications you carry out will compromise the build and suffer a loss in audio quality.  
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
A $5,000 fuse is an affront to sanity. And the $2,500 "jitter" $2 adapter is simply criminal.    
Some thoughts on dust covers
@elliottbnewcombjr Apologies for not replying to your post. I had asked about the layout of your room. You were kind enough to answer in depth including photos of the space. At the time, I had a 2 week dose of coronavirus, and neglected to follow ... 
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
Looks like you are the reviewer. Please disclose.  Here's a link