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Cary slp-05 tubes rumor or fact?
I tried the octal extensions with the Treasures in my Cary slp98 and did not like them at all. Try the Psvane CV181-TII aka 6SN7, these fit and are much better tubes than the Treasure, in my opinion.  
Step down isolation transformer
Yes please, what stepmdown transformer are you using?  
110 (or 120) vs 220
I hope this question is relevant to the topic but I could not find much on what would like to do.i am moving to Europe and have an extensive hifi investment + Kimber & Nordost AC cables. I was wondering if an electrician could put in a dedicat... 
Anyone hear a Croft Integrated Amp?
I have a Croft Micro 25 pre & 7 power amp driving Harbeth P3ESR speakers and it sounds spectacular. Its near field listening so that is a more forgiving listening scenario than a living room set up. I have top of the line NOS phillips Holland ... 
Schiit not that Good?
I  have a Loki which I really want to use and like. The concept is great and I like the ability to control the EQ is some situations (old classical vinyl and early blues) I have 3 different systems and its buzzy and noisy in all three, 1.Office Cr... 
Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z
I’m a huge fan on Psvane TubesPrima Luna Prolog 7 Mono Blocks 12axy & 12au7 TIl’spsvane-philips-holland-metal-base-replica-el34ph. Cary SLP 98 pre Ampx4 Treasure Globe 6SN7-SE ‘I have the CV181 TII’s as well but the globes are a little bit mor... 
How to set up REL Subwoofer?
I have two REL T5 subs, one for each channel (HIFI stereo listening only)what is the correct cable set up with the Neutrik cable/s. I am guessing its (+)sub to (+)amp and (-)sub to (-)amp and the earth to the amp chassis? for each channel? Do you ... 
Psvane CV181-T in Dehavilland Ultraverve?
I got a quad of these and I'm done tube rolling,After trying most of the well reviewed NOS tubes there is nothing close to the Pavane CV 181/T II tubes, straight out of the box they blew me away, After 200 hours my system has never sounded so good... 
Two speakers one amp?
Hey Al, I tried it and you are right, it was a fun experiment but it sounded muddy and weird, I am back to just the VA Mozart Grand SE, they are the best of the two choices.thanks 
Two speakers one amp?
Thank you Al, very interesting and helpful. 
Cary Rocket 88R F1 with the KEF LS 50 speakers.
Thank you for your response, that's what I thought might be the case.