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two Levinson no. 29 VS one Levinson 23.5?
I have never heard the 23.5 but have owned the ML 29, 27,27.5 and had a 331.5 on loan. They each bring a different dimension. Have never heard the 29 in bridged mode.  I think you have to ask yourself what are you missing and what are you looking ... 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
My Running Springs Haley made a substantial improvement in my system. Less grunge, blacker backgrounds, more air and hear deeper into the music.  
What's going on with the audio market?
Lots of great responses here. Obviously its a combination of several things such as format changes, economy, baby boomers getting older and their kids not catching on to 2 channel audio, outrages prices, saturation, etc...  One thing I do think is... 
No mention of Audio Research in Absolute Sound
ARC has made some very nice equipment over the years however,  I feel greed has taken over as usual. Kind of like a website we are very familiar with hehe :) 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
OK Dave shoot me a private message and I will take you up on it.  
PrimaLuna Dialog 2 User Review
I tend to agree that KT88 and KT120 do NOT sound good in the Premium. I even put in NOS Mullard 12AU7 to tame the sound and wasn't satisfied at all. I have found Gold Lion KT77 and Mullard re-issue EL34 sound the best along with the Mullard 12AU7 ... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
And yes I agree to each their own. It just seems so silly to me to spend that much on a cleaner however, normal people do NOT understand how we spend $1000's on amps, preamps, etc... Maybe I don't understand the higher dollar cleaners but let me m... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
Spending $1000's on a cleaner is my point but to each his own :) 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
Samzx12, I envy your moto location. I did the Blue Ridge & Diamondback loop last fall on the Ninja with full bags and the wife. On a side trip I followed three local long-beards with ladies on Harleys from the ridge down into a valley for ... 
Shuguang Treasure KT-120 or Tung Sol KT-120?
Obviously you got your answers on AA lol. Interesting thread it turned into.  
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
Cleeds what I am saying spending that much on a cleaner is just nuts. But of course if you can afford a gazillion dollar cleaner and it makes you feel good then so be it but there has to a little voice in your head saying this is ridiculous and I ... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
LMAO I am sorry but I have been in this hobby for years and not meaning to start a flaming war but seriously thousands for a record cleaner? I literally am shaking my head right now because the 1st thing comes to mind is Harley Davidson riders. To... 
CHINESE tubes?
I just purchased some Psvane 12AU7 and I have to say they sound very nice. Good clarity and soundstage. They have bested some expensive NOS tubes which I won't divulge lol.  
Where do you guys buy tubes?
Upscale Audio, Jim McShane, Andy at Vintage Tubes has always been my go to suppliers.  
Jolida Reliability
There is no way that Cayin nor Prima Luna amps are better. You can spend 4k on a CD player but it is doubtful to best the old JD100A player (no longer available). I'm sorry but that is a very bold statement. Have you listened to PrimaLuna or Cayin...