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Best Value Line Stage Tube Preamps?
I have the Schiit Freya Plus and was happy at first, but take precaution with any tube rolling. The inserts for the tubes seem pretty cheap to me. I know nothing about Prima-Luna, and have only heard positive about Rogue Audio products being well ... 
Are your speakers designed for your listening taste and hearing ability?
As to the original question, I am happy with my Spatial Audio M1 Triode masters. They seem best at midrange and highs with the equipment that I have, in my small living room. The two reasons I think I am missing anything is due partially to age(I'... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Women of the World Acoustic. Elton Johns Greatest Hits. 
Whats playing on your system today?
@Nutty, I love "Out Go The Lights"! For me it brings back memories of Junior High School. Just listened to Blues Around The World, from Putumayo World Music, and Sublime. 
Love it when it snows
It just snowed here in Southern Oregon, but only one night and part of a day. Three days later it's gone, even in the hills close to me. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Blues From Around The World (from Putumayo).  
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
Buy an integrated amp when you have a preamp you already love? Nobody has explained what they mean by get an integrated because it’s better. What I think they mean is it is easier to get the preamp section and the power section to match with an in... 
Budget Audiophile system under 2k
What is the size of the room that the music will be played in? That would make a difference as far as speakers go. What is the best thing he has ever heard? An audiophile is someone who does like quality sound, so much so that he (or rarely she) w... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Pinback - Blue Screen LifePutumayo Presents - Women of the World Acoustic 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Milcho Leviev, Multiple personalities just replaced Niel Diamond's greatest hits.  
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
I am happy to see Carver fans in this forum. I hear too much B.S. from people regarding Bob Carvers equipment. I have owned a 6200 receiver,  m-.t power amps, a C- preamp (upgraded, nut not a Bill D),  3 m-4.ot power amps, a Sunfire true sub and a... 
Are they really 12 ohms?
Thanks for the responses. 
Which Preamp Tube is most consequential: Input or Gain
I purchased one of those preamps just as Schiit Audio switched to the Freya+ and the Freya (no tube option). I started with the Tung Sol 6sn7 option instead of the Russian NOS 6sn7s. I have since switched to some G.E. 6sn7 GTB tubes from Canada. I... 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
I have a Vincent Audio SP 133-Mk Hybrid amp and I love it.  
Watts, and clarity.
Some guy. Are you kidding? Bob Carver is a genius and do you think he would actually make that crap  up? Are you kidding? Yes credibility is important and you would think someone with critical thinking skills would understand the pitfalls of bulls...