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New Gear?
i've got some grado SR-80s and the UE 5.1 Super Fi. you think tubes would be a waste?thanks for the kinds words folks! 
Quiet?
thanks folks! 
do tubes have anything to do with volume?
how do I test them? 
do tubes have anything to do with volume?
i've got the preamp at about all the way up. i can blast it, but i was just wondering if things would sound louder with new tubes. the tubes are about three or fours years old. 
grounding issue
i disconnected the HDMI cable from the SACD/DVD and the issue was solved!thanks AGON! 
Budget Table?
great advice folks. i've been thinking about upgrading to the 5.1 or higher. the jolida 302 b i just came into possession of has really upped the ante. thanks again Agon! 
Cartridge Setup?
so i did something similar recently. i 'upgraded' to a grado gold on my MMF 2.1. i'm not sure if its the cartridge or what, but i am now obssessed with perfecting the sound. dont get me wrong, grado hum aside, it sounds great, but now i notice mor... 
Good beginner tube amp suggestions
so i am overwhelmed with the response this thread has gotten. this is a very helpful dialog. i think my jolida source fell through and it was totally in my price range. basically i would rather spend less than 1000 and 500 would be great. i'm thin... 
Good beginner tube amp suggestions
i just want to say thanks for all the recommendations folks! its been very helpful. perhaps it would be even more helpful if i say that i like warm and lush. are these attributes that can be attributed to the amp? 
Good beginner tube amp suggestions
i listen to a lot of classic rock and roll, 50s-60s jazz, and r+b. this system is in my finished basement with low ceilings. i also try not to listen to loud, but sometimes you just have to!thanks 
Good beginner tube amp suggestions
thanks folks. i'll get to researching these suggestions today!fun stuff! 
Magnavox console radio
i'm sensing the magnavox is not work a hoot. well, at least its a nice piece of furniture... 
Magnavox console radio
is it possible to remove the amps and fix them up and then use them? 
Magnavox console radio
so those amps are not worth the salt? I am a real budget kind of guy. I was going to try and salvage them. 
Bellari Hum
i have been using the bellari and have been loving it. it was only when i got the grado gold that i noticed any hum.