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name that tube
Try putting the tube in the freezer for a while, sometimes the markings that have been wiped off will show up in the frost. 
Blues from the 50s/60s/70s
Try "Blind Pig records", "Fat Possum records", or "alligator records". just google any of those and check out their websites. 
It's 2008, what speakers deserve recognition.
If you have a low power single ended amp, the Sonist concerto 2's get my vote!I'm running mine with 5 watts and have power to spare! 
Do the tubes have to be matched?
The tubes should be matched. That what the people we recommended would do. Since they are output tubes micrphonics might not matter as much. I bought a bunch of sv83 tubes off of ebay and sent them out to be matched after receiving them. 
Do the tubes have to be matched?
If you really want those tubes, you can buy them and send them to a tube retailer and have them tested and matched for a small fee. The code seems to indicate that they were made by Mullard at their Blackburn plant. Andy at Vintage Tube Services o... 
Best Monitor Speaker?
There is a pair of Silverline SR-15 for sale on the GON right now for 800.00 and no shipping. 1800.00 when new. I don't know the seller but have heard these speakers and liked them very much. Lots of choices in your price range 
What is the best band ever?
The band that moved me the most when I was a teen was "Love", now I like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Gov't Mule. 
Threshold SA3 or T200 amp
Ditto, your speakers need as much power as you can through at them. Also make sure that the amp can handle a low impedance as your speakers dip to 2.5 ohms and are basically 4 ohm speakers. Check how much current the amp can deliver. Cheers 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
Silverline- Minuets (600.00 retail) They do most of what you want! 
Highly efficient speakers to pair with my SET amp
Hi Betsy, Take a look at the Sonist website, I am running a pair of their Concerto2's with 5 watts and loving it. They have a SPL rating of 95db and have been voiced to to run with SET amps. Also Reference 3A- MM DeCappo's will work with your amp ... 
Which Classical Recording is Best?
Hi, If you like ELO, ELP and Jethro Tull, you should check out Vivaldi- The Four Seasons as it has an almost rock like nature. The lead violin always remind me of lead guitar the way they are done.I have a Vanguard stereolab -BGS 5001 that I belie... 
Recommend analog sounding CDP with volume control.
You haven't stumped me! I use a 47 Labs shigaraki transport feeding a Haggerman Chime DAC with a volume control and sibilance is not a problem for me. Also, you should at least try the Ultra Bit Platinum CD treatment that the Horn Shop website has... 
About your music collection
Your description of your music collection sounds just like mine!Although my collection is not as big, (1500 LPs- 1000 CDs.) Just last night I listened to an Elmore James- box set, then Nico's-The End, then Vivaldi's- Four Seasons and finished with... 
Budget reference floorstanders for a b.r. system
Hi, You should check out Decware speakers. If you could push your budget a little the Decware rl 1.5's would be a good choice. ($1300.00) or look for used pair for about half of that. 
Speakers for Unison Unico 80W
I also recommend the MM De Cappo's. They come up used on Audiogon in your price range.