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noromance

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Unmatched power output tubes. Bad idea ?
The VAC is a push-pull amp and will likely work best with matched tubes. That being said, you can try the Mullards especially if they look similar and are from a single source, and bias successfully.   
Hana Umami Red review
Good review. Given the revealing nature you described, how is surface noise?  
what is more popular silver or black face plates
I know it doesn't apply to all but silver has mid-fi vibes.  
Can I assemble a decent system out of these components
Keep the gear. It's pretty decent.   
What does your Virtual System page say about you? 
@snilf Still visible when not logged in. But I've long since closed it to general viewing.  
What does your Virtual System page say about you? 
#2. Source first. As it should be.  
Woodstock 1969, or 1967?
Ack.. she keeps saying Café EXpresso!  
Marianne Faithfull
I had her first album for a few years and bought Strange Weather when it was released in 1987. I couldn't get over the change in her voice–like Lotte Lenya! So long, Marianne.   
Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers
Double up on subs. Stereo. Rather than spending < $100k on speakers with your current setup, work with a dealer on high efficiency speakers with low powered tube amps.   
Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers
I always thought guys were worse off after divorce. I may lose a wife, but so far the freedom/cash is worth it.  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
Come Out Fighting Ghengis Smith - Roy Harper  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
This is up there with shocking covers. 1974. The EMI staff refused to print the original so it was censored.  
Need a schematic for CAT SL1 Mark 3, or just a picture of the insides of unit
Funny. (and the clouds are grey)    
Need a schematic for CAT SL1 Mark 3, or just a picture of the insides of unit
Some more here. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8fgbg-convergent-audio-sl-1-sig-mkiii-tube  
Room Treatments and Orientation for Unfinished Basement Listening?
That insulation has got to be damping the room pretty hard.