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Rega planar 3 upgrade
OP, congrats on walking the walk. Enjoy. 
Have you heard Gold Note is increasing prices
Demand is exceeding supply and more folks have lots of disposable income. The free market is like a slow auction. Look at the price of original Western Electric 300B tubes—it’s not even a case of price anymore. Serious collectors with wealth just ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CocoRosie – Grey Oceans (Sub Pop 2010)Stunning album. Play it in the late night when your gear and mind are warmed up. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Wilber & Kenny Davern – Soprano Summit (World Jazz 1975) 
So where should the tubes be?
21 tubes in my reference systemSnap. 
So where should the tubes be?
I've 21 tubes in a record player only system. Can't get enough of 'em. 
Does port location make a significant difference with regard to speaker placement?
 I could turn the Loudness off but why, LOL.....Turn it off. Move rear ported speakers away from the wall. Stands? List equipment.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Thomas Dolby – Aliens Ate My Buick (EMI-Manhattan 1988)So I generally play this on the Spendors/REL S3 rig. So tonight I heard so much more from this album on the main ESL system. Blown away. 
Tube testers
https://www.takefiveaudio.com/products/1881-used-amplitrex-at1000/ 
Tube testers
@stereo5 $2675 in 2010. 
The Miller Carbon Story
I'm relieved you're moving on. Always felt it was a weak link, along with the JJ tubes. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jim, if I could cash in the tubes I have knocking around..! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joe Williams And Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra – Presenting.. S/T (Solid State 1968)Joe’s got a voice not unlike Sinatra but with more bass. Gem.Interestingly, they use "solid state equipment throughout" (and Tele U-47 mics.) You can t... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joe Turner – The Boss Of The Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz (Atlantic 1956) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bkeske Great to hear.