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Best musician in the world?
Boxcar Willie!  But on a more serious note, how many different instruments are there?  To pick one musician that is the “Best” ever. That’s a task that’s well beyond my listening experience.  Now if you to say who is your FAVORITE musician,that’s ... 
Making speakers “disappear”…..
It sounds like you’re definitely going in the right direction.  Like football,speaker placement is a game of inches.  Or perhaps millimeters.    
First Watt J2 & speaker pairing ?
@mfm22, I think you need to determine what kind of listening you do. If you have a huge room, and like to listen at 100db +,  this amp might not work.  My J2 is in a 13x9x8 room.  I listen at the loudest, 85ish db’s.  For my needs the 25 watts is ... 
First Watt J2 & speaker pairing ?
@pmm, I totally misunderstood your post. Apologies sent!   
First Watt J2 & speaker pairing ?
I have two Fist Watt amps in two different systems. ( I’m a big fan)  I run a J2 in my main system,and an F5 in a secondary system.  I have four speakers that I rotate between both rooms. They are all around 8ohm speakers,however sensitivity range... 
Western Electric 12AX7 coming this summer.
6SN7 were supposed to be released  last September or October. Put on hold indefinitely for some reason. I was really looking forward to a pair.  
Used vs. new
I’ve had great success purchasing used.  I have two systems,95% of my gear is used.   I’m happy with the choices I’ve made.    
What Google adds are flashing in front of you today?
How to cure toe fungus.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
As far as longevity goes, my second pair has at least 700 hrs on them. My original pair has around 300 hrs, as far as I can recall. I haven’t swapped tubes in months. I’m still very pleased with these. I’m listening to Shpongle/ Tales of the Inexp... 
Review on AricAudio Motherlode MKII preamplifier
I think you absolutely love it @jaymark.   
top ten things you learned about HiFi on Agon
I’ve learned that they’re,their,and there could all possibly mean the same thing.   
Aric Audio's Motherlode II line-stage keep me up all last night
Still very,very pleased with my Motherlode II.  It pairs wonderfully with the two First Watt amps I run. (J2,and F5)  I have zero desire to replace it.    
How do you find time to enjoy your $$$ speakers and system?
I’m good for at least 2-3 hours a day.  Sometimes much more.  My wife doesn’t break my chops about this.  She understands me. ( Usually! )    
Spotify HiFi
Very sad news.  I had Spotify premium for a while.  In my opinion, between Tidal,Qobuz,and Spotify, Spotify hands down has the superior library. They also have the best app out of the three.  Unfortunately, the sound quality is the poorest.  I cur... 
Customer service win
It’s always great to hear that there are companies that still know how to treat their customers.