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Audio Mirror Tubadour IV vs Lampizator Amber 4
Amber 4 review "Enjoy The Music" 7/22 if that helps.  
Most amusing album or song titles
"Fattin' Frogs For Snakes." G.E. Smith did a nice version.  
Both preamp and power amp have volume controls. Preferred method to control volume levels?
Treat the power amp as a "rough tune" and the preamp as a "fine tune." Start with power 9-11 o'clock with pre zeroed out. Turn slowly and see what happens.  
Recommendations for a vacum tube tester
Hi Dill, For myself.  
Jazz like this? Suggestions
I would check out titles by Bill Charlap. You may also like Emmet Cohen's classic series featuring Ron Carter.  
Spending a month's salary
Upgraded speakers matched to the room. Upgraded amp matched to the speakers. Leave 10-15% of the budget for new cables.  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Dylan-Hurricane  
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
The Ramones. University of Rochester (NY) campus in the early 80's. Ears rang for three days. I had tinnitus but it went away on it's own.  
Passive preamp vs. powered
Just a "shout out" to blindjim for what I thought (imop) was an insightful post.  
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
That will be the same day I like Budweiser.  
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
To quote Tom Petty: "They're just bad rock bands with a fiddle."  
Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice?
Neil Young and Rod Stewart  
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn  
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
I think the Harbeth P3's would be a fine choice. Two others that come to mind are Dynaudio special 40's and Proac D2's.  
Considering A New Streaming DAC (Pick 1 of 4)
Hi Rockrider, No I have not and your detailed comments have been helpful. All options are on the table. I've heard nothing but glowing comments especially about the Tambaqui. Here's the rub for me, and it's a personal one regarding ergonomics and ...