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“Black background” — What really contributes to this phenomenon?
Noise floor down. Power, components, cables, vibration control, room,.......mood, and no lights.G 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
B&W 803 matrix, that was a good double mistake as i bought them having heard only 804 and not in my room. Before that a DIY project with Audax drive units.G 
Super new to record players
You can find the one withinin your budget from Nagaoka, Audio Technica, Goldring.G 
6922 Tubes for Raysonic CD128
Best dynamics, Holland E88CC, bass Amperex USA 7308. More linear having both and more than above qualities a 6n23p 1974-1979 period.G 
Tara labs burn in
Have you tried it in another position that has a 20A plug? G 
Best temperature for optimum tube performance
Why fan at the front and at the back where more heat would be injected out from the cabinet?Output tubes and even signal ones produce considerable amount of heat stressing close by components like caps. If you cannot move equipment in open air the... 
Good Match? Audio research LS22 Preamp, with B&K Reference 2220 power amp
You can connect it to a power amp with min input impedance of 20k and use it with ic's of less than 200pf capacitance, ie keep ic's short.Though it has 8 6922 it is not considered a very successful line.Safer bet would be a slighter older LS2, SP9... 
Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements?
"Specs are subject to change without prior notice"G 
Tara labs burn in
A pc can give the impression of restricted and lifeless sound when out of the box but should give signs of its quality. With use they can become better and better. How many hours it requires to full break in depends from construction. Your ARC may... 
Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements?
Yes we deserve it.G 
Custom Fees for Tonearms on Ebay From Japan
30-40 euros shipping costs included.So even asking the seller for lower customs value still you pay tax. Nice.G 
Best sounding resistors
Hifi collective, UK based, nice to deal with them.G 
Does anyone know who makes
Not exactly sure but I believe the ones with boron cantilever from Zyx.G 
Arcam Integrated Amps
You can check offerings from, Exposure, MF, Naim, Cambridge, Rega,...generally better voiced than Arcam.G 
Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
You are in audio heaven. I have visited Tokyo 7 times and always fancied what was offered but pricing was high even for used products. You can find anything displayed, in excellent condition and get good info from salesmen if you can manage to com...