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Why does this circa '75 receiver sound so good?
I have an old Pioneer SX 650. I think it's 35 watts. I use it for breaking in speakers, and it sounds very good compared to some S. State stuff of today in the same price that the Pioneer sold for in it's day. 
Where can I get educated about cables?
Subcoolman, Go down to your local Radio Shack and by their best ICs and speaker cables. Use you stock power cords. This will give you an idea of how your systems sounds stock. Do your system matching and the synergy matching with these cables. The... 
12AX7's & 6SN7.....
Kray, I agree with albert. Get some NOS from Andy's, tell him what amp you have and how it's configured and your price range, and personal preference and Andy will hook you up. He's the best in the business! 
2A3 vs. 300B single end triode....
I'm a dealer, so beware! But I had to put my 2 cents worth in. My Sophia Princess 300 B uses a 6SL7,El-34,and 300B.Best I've heard yet, But I've not heard them all. So take it for what it's worth. 
Speakers
I'm a dealer,Beware! I may intend to sell you something God forbid. But If I didn't believe in what I sell would you want to buy from me? Anyway look into Soliloquy 6.3s. they will rock, they will work well later on when you decide to SET amp, and... 
Alternative to Avantgarde Uno?
Why not look into Cain $Cain single driver horn loaded speaker. The Studio Bens are new for $5000.00 (retail),97DB very stable 8 ohm load and no crossover! You will not beleive them til you hear'em! 
Opinions on new Blue Circle Hybrid BC 24/28 amps?
They are great! They really convey the best of both worlds. Truly a world class all neutral amp with that tube holographic-ness added. 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
Get yourself a Audio Note CDT-2 transport and Audio Note DAC 3 Balanced and you'll be there!P.S. Put a Audio Magic Illusion Digital cable between them. 
Got screwed using Paypal What to do?
Be thankful you used paypal and a credit card, cause now you do have some course of action to take. If you had sent a cashiers check, you would be screwed.Did you check the guy out first? Did he have any feedback?Also did you talk to him on the ph... 
What speakers with Aloia power amps?
Piegas and Aloia are a great match! 
Class A solid state power amp
David 12, look and see which amp has more used listings. This will speak for itself. 
Class A solid state power amp
Aloia 13.01, you can buy them used for $1200.00 or $1300.00. Best amp available!I've owned or had all the before amps mentioned in my system at one time or another. They're great amps, but not in the same league as the Aloia. Details with musicali... 
high-end vs. ultra high-end amplifiers
You call Mark Levinson,Krell,Spectral, and Bryston the big boys. Well Boulder,FM Acoustics,and Accuphase are not little and by no means cheap! 
Vinyl lovers, I need help
I'm going through them now and trying to seperate them and get some kind of order to this madness. 60% of them are 78s from way back. They are in books like photo albums, 10 to 20 in each album. They are in pristine condition. Just to name a few:B... 
Music industry troubles caused by radio?
Here in NC we have the best station in the world. We are so lucky, it's WNCW 88.7 or www.wncw.org it's a college radio station that plays real music. They do broadcast via I-net. So give them a try. Tell me what you think. I listen to them all the...