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What is it what we hear when we swap cables?
Hi,cabling takes a lot of effort and time to get synergy. Example, two years ago i would reject Acoustic Revive solid core for sounding little warm, today i want to try again the same set believing that it would offer a little extra in effortless ... 
Luxman C 1010 restoration. Worth it?
HI, Depends from the cost and how you value your preamp. 45 years, sure needs some attention, new caps, cleaning, and readjusting. It has a modular design and in the hands of a good technician can come back to life.  
4 or 8 ohm connection for a 6 ohm speaker?
HI, Some tube amps behave better on 8ohm taps. As your speakers demand a little push the 4ohm tap would propably be better but you wouldn't know till you have tried. 
Cable management is the cheapest upgrade you can make!
And having them attached without stresssing at both ends is another improvement, I 👍  
Cable management is the cheapest upgrade you can make!
Hi,refering to original post geof. 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
HI,Badges do not entitle somebody to belong in a certain society.You must know how to drive and enjoy it at the same time. I always take the longer road with my Giulietta just for the fun of it even if burning more fuel.People may have huge collec... 
Upgrading my Sovtek 6922 vacuum tubes
Hi,@dekay, Blackburn did make ecc88 a frames with ddg and indeed sounded warmer with better mids than both versions of Holland made ones. I was refering to Mitcham factory only for the ddg E88CC variants. I own SF and i know that an ecc88 will not... 
Crimping Furutech FP203R spades
Hi,i you don't solder then a hydraulic press is needed for 203 & 209 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
Hi,yes, +1  
Cable management is the cheapest upgrade you can make!
Hi,it works and its free! 
Help regarding SACD/CD players
Hi,try to locate and check for a Sony SCD-XA5400es (cd/sacd), world class with reasonable cost.  
Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers
HI,Impressive and well done Magico, especially considering that they are 2 meters high.Some reservations though regarding weight as a floor where they would be accomodated should withstand more than 1+ tons of weight.The materials used are not new... 
Upgrading my Sovtek 6922 vacuum tubes
Hi,a note for putting an ecc88 where the circuit requires e88cc. They will not last long as their anode voltage is considerably lower compared to the one in e88c/e188cc. Check your amp for this. If your amp is made for running an E88cc then you kn... 
New Preamplifier
Hi,why don't you check another similar preamp and see if this is normal? 
Two Turntables? Why
Hi,you can have one tt and 2 tonearms also. Many reasons, like many mono Lp's in collection, many used Lp's not in excellent condition, sentimental ones , sound variety ones, and so on.