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Grant Audio
HiRecently ordered tubes from them. Try:grantfidelity@gmail.comRachel is great to deal with, quick responses. 
Is it possible to have vinyl nearly noise free?
"Noise free" records?When I started buying records again, about three years ago, the constant ticks and pops were driving me crazy - to the point where I was ready to give up...I went through the various processes - DIY formula and various scrubbi... 
Does anyone use wood for vibration control?
So, I do find the subject of coupling/decoupling gear of great interest. Between all the tremendous witticisms, there is some information that I am finding helpful, especially as I am trying to figure out how the whole thing works. If I understand... 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
Only the stuff needed, no "desire" items. Those will have to wait until I have my health back.Ortofon 2M BlackQuestyle QP2rFocal Sphear S IEM'sFull set of tubes (Winged-C 5U4's, Psvane EL34PH's, EH Gold 6SN7's, Psvane 12au7 Tii's)Assorted other bi... 
Lost all hearing in one ear, is it worth upgrading speakers?
So sorry.I can understand and appreciate your situation.My right ear - I can hear my wrist watch ticking if I take it off from across the room. I actually have to take it off when listening to music with quiet passages because I can hear it. My le... 
What is an Audiophile? Here's the list for newbies.
In a nutshell:audiophile noun au·​dio·​phile | ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l Definition of audiophile: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction 
Disco...yep, I'm going there
Sems to me there is some music that is a solitary experience. Much like reading a book. And there is some music that is a social/group experience, like dancing. Different music serves different purposes for different environments. There is just mu... 
Kids during audition - aaaaagh!!
@gawdbless Sorry - was meant for @millercarbon 
Kids during audition - aaaaagh!!
@gawdbless  Can you please clarify? Your comment isn't clear at all. Not ambiguous, which would be fine, but rather vague providing a multitude of responses pending feedback. 
Kids during audition - aaaaagh!!
Second question, did you design/build all of the gear you were presenting as well as write/produce/record all of the music you were sharing? 
Kids during audition - aaaaagh!!
First question, do you have children of your own? 
Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier?
@larryi Agree that they are not proven, but they are going to great lengths to ensure "an authentic" 300b. And, they are giving a 5 year warranty - which is kinda unheard of. They must have great confidence in the product. 
Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier?
There are these...https://www.westernelectric.com/products-300b.html 
Efficient 2 way bookshelf/monitors under 2k
These are well within your budget, sound wonderful and super easy to drive. I have a pair of these and love them!http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM945.html 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
HiAlways find these discussions interesting. This is an obvious, but effective demonstration of what resides in the "air" around us. Consider how low the signals are that make the sound happen that we all enjoy. Then take into consideration the am...