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pdreher

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KR ST70 build and First Watt F8 listening experiences
Does Kenny Russell have a website?  
Duelund speaker cable
I'm a big fan of Duelund 12 gage speaker cables and use them on both of my systems.   However, if you decide to try them, either buy a pair that is fully broken in, or be prepared for them to sound lousy until they reach the 200 hour mark of break... 
What's the best EL84 amp?
@larryi I have relatively efficient speakers (Altec Model 19's), but feel the large woofers still benefit from moderate to high powered tube amps.  What 6L6 based amps do you recommend, assuming a min. of 40 wpc?  
Synergistic Research Master Fuse £565
I hear the brown fuses give your system a more earthy sound.  
What's the best EL84 amp?
@dhcod I occasionally swap in an Elekit 8600R 300B SET amp.  While it does sound nice with the Altec's, the bass is not as well defined compared to the RM9 MK2.  I have Werner Jagusch (MassMutter) crossovers on order... so I'm waiting for those to... 
What's the best EL84 amp?
@bdp24 How would you compare the sound quality of an RM-9 MKII vs, RM-10 MKII?  I've been enjoying my RM9 MKII for 6 years, but recently replaced Harbeth 40.2 speakers with significantly more efficient Altec Model 19's.  The Altec's sound excellen... 
Why so many ads
It's insufferable.  
What's the best EL84 amp?
@imintohifi have you tried the Rogue Atlas with your Altec's?    
Harbeth C7ESXD tube amp recommendation
@mbabst that offer sounds too good to he true.  I'd be skeptical.  
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"Chicks dig me because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it's usually something unusual"  
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Melody Gardot Eva Cassidy Sara Bareilles    
Experience with Black Cat and/or Triode lab Wires
@jjss49   it's been at least 5 or 6 years since I owned the A23's.  I used them for a few years with Harbeth M40.1's and a few tube amps.   While the build quality of the A23's is quite good and they have an artisan like feel and look to them, I ... 
Experience with Black Cat and/or Triode lab Wires
I had A23 speaker cables prior to making the switch to Duelund 12 gage.   The A23's have strong resale value, but I prefer the sound of considerably less expensive Duelund, with the only downside being an extensive break in period of 150-200 hours... 
Four Hour Tube Amp Warm-Up
Agree with @tablejockey when it comes to tube gear, DAC's and digital components.   I do feel like solid state amps benefit from a 1 hour warm up period to sound optimal.   
Experience with Black Cat and/or Triode lab Wires
Ditto @jerrybj on the Black Cat Silverstar digital cable.    Not to muddy the waters, but I'm a fan of Duelund speaker cables and IC's.  Pretty low cost and high value in my experience... and both the IC's and speaker cables can be had within you...