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Auricle Audio Design encore kapton vs. anti-ICs
Yes, Joe is awesome. 
The Beatles Mono Box Set or The Beatles Stereo???
After several passes through the mono box set I find that I prefer the mono CDs over stereo for every album. At first listen I thought I preferred the stereo on some albums (White, Rubber Soul) - more audio expansion was presented by the stereo, a... 
Tube Single Ended Triode Questions??
Victor - Please tell me how many watts maximum two parallel 6C33C tubes should be able to generate if not 45/50? 
Tube Single Ended Triode Questions??
My monoblocks are 45 watt SET. Designer/ builder states really more like 50 watts, with peaks to 90 watts. Speakers are 87dB, min. 6 ohms. Plenty-o-power. As stated above, parallel (6C33C) tubes per monoblock. 
Speaker cabinets: How important is inert
my large monitors have granite sides - I think it really helps - no resonance - nice and clean/clear sound. 
Would like some opinions on tube rolling
From the good Dr. himself. 
Would like some opinions on tube rolling
Have a pair of nice NOS JAN CLRV 12SX7GTs in my MT right now - smooth and relaxed, yet still detailed. Going to try a pair of NOS Sylvania 6SN7GTAs (chrome tops) next. 
Trusted tubemeisters
Brent Jessee and Jim McShane for me. 
Would like some opinions on tube rolling
David - from one lazy, p'whipped man to another ... get off the couch, tell your wife to get a grip, and order a Mapletree. I did and am forever glad of it. Champagne audio for beer money. 
Auricle Audio Design encore kapton vs. anti-ICs
Own the Kaptons. Never heard Antis. But Kaptons wire is copper/silver alloy. Believe Antis are only copper. Kaptons are THE ONLY wire with silver I like. Never liked any silver plated wires at all of the few I heard. Can say the Kaptons are very o... 
System too harsh Help
No issue whatsoever horizontal mounting of ECC99 in Ref 2.2! None! I have it on good authority (well known and highly respected tube guru) that there is NOT any issue mounting this specific tube (nor ANY tube unless restriction stated in its data ... 
Opera Consonance Linear 2.2 or Raysonic 128?
No issue whatsoever horizontal mounting of ECC99 in Ref 2.2! None! I have it on good authority (well known and highly respected tube guru) that there is NOT any issue mounting this specific tube (nor ANY tube unless restriction stated in its data ... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
David Sylvian & Robert Fripp, "Damage".Terje Rydal, "Chaser". 
Townhouse speaker dilemma
Ditto Buconero117! I'm at the age where retirement is right around the corner (not financially, just age-wise) and considering where we might move to downsize in the near future. If possible I'd prefer to stay in a detached home to continue enjoyi... 
Loud humming when I connect my DVD player
Jea48,Did as you suggested and picked up a Jensen cable TV ground isolater ($59 + ship). Worked! No more hum! Thank you!