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what are your five essential songs
ChewieBoy you have picked more than one of mine. Cohen Dire Straits, Crazy Love...Then I put on Blue Joni Mitchell and nominate the whole dam album/CD 
Can I use my passive preamp with tube amps?
Rodman99999999999999That was not what I was asking. I was asking why he would want to use a passive preamp. 
Can I use my passive preamp with tube amps?
You could but why would you want to? 
Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going.........
My ears are getting so bad that when my wife of almost 30 years yells at me to get away from the stereo and talk to her I can't hear her. Could that be considered an upgrade? 
Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going.........
Say it ain't so JoePlenty of hearing left in my Olddddd ears. You need to get out and listen some more. 
phono preamp with volume?
I would go with a real preamp. WIth tubes and with gain.. Adds a lot to the music. 
the tough question: Which preamplifier? and why
Well you have narrowed it down to all the wrong choices. I think, though I have never heard the Graaf that it is probably a really good amp, You might consider two preamps. One I am a dealer for deHavilland and the other I have a really good feeli... 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
I am curious. As a result of this post has anyone gone out and purchased any of the artists that were recommended here?If so how would you rate the artist? 
phono preamp with volume?
The Art Audio Vinyl 1 is a good choice. 
Would you pay to audition speakers
Well I may be wrong but I would guess that If you really were interested in those speakers and the dealer really thought you would buy them at a pre set price. I would bet he would let you demo them for free. Since you have been an agon member for... 
sounstage too big bad thing
If the instruments sound like they are over your head perhaps your speakers are tilted back. Do your speakers have adjustable spikes? What are your speakers by the way? Try a higher chair. All of the above. ... 
sounstage too big bad thing
It sounds like your new cables have opened up your system. Probably time to rearrange your sweet spot. Without knowing what speakers etc. I wouldn't necessarily move further back. Try different toe in positions. I recently tried crossing over the ... 
need amplification help for sonus faber amati
See if this review sounds like what you are looking for. http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/GM70_Jazztimes.htm 
Auditioning gear for purchase.. not in town
Getting something used is good. It is also a good way to find a wife. If you don't like her you can put her back on the used market and not take to big a "hit". 
Are there any Violin or Cello players out there?
I recently purchased a Loreena McKennitt CD/DVD called "Nights from the Alhambra". Very very nice by the way. Loreena has a Cello player and doing one of her solos (the Cello play) you could see it was made from fiber glass. Sounded good to me but...