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Over emphasis on reviews....
The word "review" is a misnomer. What we are actually dealing with are impressions. At least, if properly carried out, an evaluation based on a proper series of measurements can be compared. I am still wondering why a two-pronged approach is rejec... 
Vacuum tube tester repair
Although I can't find it there anymore, the site for Brent Jessee Recording, as I recall, did mention at one point who they consider to be the top guy to repair and recalibrate tube testers. Maybe you could email or call them. 
Harry Pearson's comment on $600.00 Chinese CD
With apologies to the Rolling Stones: love is just a kiss away, it's just a shot away... 
Is KEF no longer relevant?
The new ones are so ugly what with the top assembley that looks like the headlight pods from a White Mustang circa 1949! 
Who woulda thought?
I don't know but low powered amps with ultra efficient speakers always reminds me of Olympic walking races. 
How do I correctly store 10 new preamps?
Not in your bathroom. Have a going away sale and presto no storage problems and a few more bucks in your pocket!Funny how the power amps always sell first no? 
What is an Audiophile?
A person with a very serious ends vs means confusion. 
Can anyone help me find blues song from episode of
I know blues, I know nothing of ER. Can you hum a few bars? 
How to properly set VTF??
I believe it should always be measured with the antiskate set at zero. Why sweat the details when, from your own admission, you fine tune by ear? 
What is purpose of a cd transport?
Why to transport CDs, I guess! Seriously, I have never really understood why the separate transport route. I think it is a throwback to the latter stages of the LP era in a way where merely spinning the record at a constant speed without introduci... 
are your kids interested
As kids normally do, my 13 year old daughter simply takes the system for granted. Her favourite group is From First to Last, truly awful noise, so a good system for her his pearls to swine. My 19 year old son likes to listen to Radiohead on vinyl,... 
750 US MC cartridge options
I am satified with my Kontrapunkt B from Ortofon and the company should remain in business if the past is any guarantee of the future. 
What's under your amp?
Clio does that sound really good to your ears? Are you a musician? 
Is Audioquest Emerald still a good cable?
Does it still conduct electricity? Does it still have its insulation jacket intact? Do the plugs make proper contact? Is it still long enough to go from point A to point B?The rest is keeping up with the Audio Jones of this world. 
Totem Rainmaker distortion??
Stick it to Totem and tell 'em you won't take that crap!