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Tube Test Results
Jburidan, thanx. That really helps.Say I'm using a 6SN7 in the driver or input section of an integrated amp. Will it be obvious when the tube dies? Will it blow up? Will the volume just drop? Will it get staticky??thanx much 
Tube Test Results
John do you mean two electroes to test: the cathode and the anode, withthe plate being the third (i.e. triode?) If so, I guess that makes sense then. But, what do the numbers represent? 
Tube Test Results
Here's a follow up question; more specific I guess. I see lots of tubes with tester measurements such as, "1700/1700." Followed by a comment that 2500 is 100% or "65/65 where 140 is new."Can I draw any real inferences from these? For example, if a... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
I don't think any of these posts actually answr the original question. The answers are mostly people who own McIntosh trying to vindicate their purchases and defend themselves.But, I think it's true: Looking through discussion posts, at members' s... 
Vacuum Tube Valley Magazine VTV Show Report
I think it's interesting. Thanx Steve!!! 
Western Electric 300b Tubes - Differences
Awesome, thanx. Bander, I hope you weren't too badly. Did the tubes you buy sound poor? 
Now, finally, just the music
Let's try this again ;^)It's sad, I think about it all the time. It's been well over a year for me and my system has not been stable for more than a month at most. I can't even get through a whole CD. I haven't even bought a new CD in years becaus... 
Anyone heard this one yet ?
What's so good about it? More details please. 
Western Electric 300b Tubes - Differences
Aha, awesome info. Bander, eagerly awaiting the result of your research!! 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
You CAN photocopy library books. That's why all libraries have copy machines. 
Marantz SA8260 Direct to Amp
Actually, I bought a Cary 300SEI. The integrated was, for me at this time, the right way to go.Oh, I don't even have that Marantz anymore! That was TWO CD players ago.Ha! 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
**After doing some research, it appears that no matter how one wishes to rationalize their actions, it is clearly a violation of applicable law to possess a copy without also possessing the original...**That seems impossible. What about buying ONL... 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
Actually, Zaikesman's argumement makes sense in a vaccuum. If you extended it out practically, it doesn't. Think about it in terms of used cars, office eqquipment, homes, whatever. The used market and new market for same type products are inexrica... 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
Oh, also, don't confuse a non-profit with a charitable orgnizations - most libraries are the former but not the latter. 
Best cd player for around $3500?
I've seen Cary 306s go for around that.