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What is the best 6SN7 driver tube?
Last summer I picked up a lightly used Aric Audio Motherlode II.  The gentleman I purchased it from,sent it with a pair of Ken Rad black glass VT231’s. I also don’t have much experience with the 6snl7 tubes. However most that I have tried,( some 5... 
Describe your preference in a single sentence
Many layers,like a nice pan of lasagna.   
Honesty is the best policy...I think.
Honesty is always the right choice. Not always the easiest,but always right.   
Don’t want to freak you out…
That would be a waste if Prince Charles isn’t an audiophile.    
Subwoofers down-firing or side-firing? Why?
Small listening room,three down firing HSU subs. Sounds very good to these ears.   
Recommended Pre-Amps under 1k?
 Is a new preamp what you are looking for,or are you open to used?  I have found that buying used got me into some wonderful gear that I would have never even been able to consider on the new market. Maybe something to consider.   
Bonham’s Squeaky Drum Pedal
I thought I was the only one that noticed that.    
What do you guys think of adding a subwoofer to this system?
At least two subs.   
What caused double posts of same discussion
There is also no, “I’m not a robot” box anymore.   
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
I’ve treated speaker cables,IC’s,and PC’s using the 1260 with great results.   
NAD 165BEE preamp
I owned a c 160 a few years ago. It was a pretty well featured pre for the money. Had an acceptable phono stage. The feature I liked the most was the adjustable gain on one of the outputs. Without that adjustment,for me,the gain was way too much.   
Double posts
Priceless!!   
Double posts
It’s not only repetitive, it’s redundant.  
Recording with bass to align my subs with my speakers
@fiesta75, I agree. Scan topics,there are duplicates everywhere. Everywhere. I couldn’t resist.   
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
Nola Boxer 3.  I own,and really enjoy the Boxer 2. I haven’t heard a ton of bookshelf speakers,but I think Nola is kind of an unsung hero.