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Tube Question--Signs a tube is brand new
FWIW: there are bad (b stock quality) new never used NOS and good (a stock quality) new never used NOS tubes, i suspect the former... 
Tweeter in original Aerial 7s
hi, i do not believe they are the same, if you're referring to the earlier generation of 7's versus the 5B's, drop mike of aerial an email to confirm this 
Tweeter in original Aerial 7s
drop mike of aerial an email 
What to put between a Calypso a Mini Utopias?
buckr:if you go to the http://www.audioplusservices.comthe importer for YBA, go the dealer tab on lower right hand corner,you enter your zip code and it should give you a list of nearest yba dealers...or you can email them, they are very responsiv... 
Blue Circle DAC BC501
hello, here is a review:as always, read any and all reviews or any written materials for that matter with a grain of salt:http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0206/blue_circle_bc501.htm 
How many audio systems do you have in your home?
advent 11:sounds like we're in same boat.my office system is a tivoli audio though think of upgrading to something that I can afford to lose solely because i am a cubicle dweller, and anything nicer may develop feet and walk away,basement system i... 
speaker shielding and plasmas
plasma monitor is not affected by magnetic field from speaker... 
What to put between a Calypso a Mini Utopias?
May I suggest Yba passion amp. 
Stupid Question-What's the best way to choose?
i second the comment on room treatment, IMHO, the best system money can buy would not sound good (right) in an untreated room, 
Efficient speakers v. less efficient speakers
thank you for the comments/feedbacks 
Efficient speakers v. less efficient speakers
What i am trying to get at is:will inefficent speakers paired with high powered amp. equal to an efficient speaker paired with a lower powered amp. if the ratio db/wpc are constant, in terms of dynaic, detail, etc...thx. 
Digital or Analog cables from Pre-Amp to Amp.
thank you all for the education... 
Amateur inherited an audio system...
if you're into music etc....keep it as the money you get from selling can't replace what you got.if you're NOT into music, well, this may just be junk to you...and if you need the money, sell it, and if you do sell, i implore you to do your resea... 
Anyone out there
Karl,sorry never had a BAT integrated in my home, but with respect to the integration thing, it is still unresolved.. i was at one time in the market for the Linn classic movie di, scratched that idea, to pursue the Lexicon RV-8, but scratched tha... 
Anyone out there
hi, we think we're on same both, i have a 4 and 18 months..and the 18 months old understands and knows HOT...I had a BAT tube amp and pre amp...but have since unloaded the pre-amp. and the amp were in boxes until recently...and are now on the mark...