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Prima Luna Tube Question
If the amp is new, the tubes are covered under warranty. Call your dealer and have him get you new tubes at no charge.  It could also be a bad cable,  try a different pair.  You mentioned when you swapped cables, the problem went to the other chan... 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
If you don’t want to spend too much, look at an Ortofon Red at $100.00.  
McIntosh power issue
You may want to ask this question on the McIntosh Forum at audioaficionado.org.  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Smashing Pumpkins, "Siamese Dreams"   on CD 
Whats playing on your system today?
Roger Waters, “Amused To Death”    SACD 
Amsued To Death - Roger Waters CD
Just finished listening to the SACD version on my main rig. Breathtaking.  
Parasound P5 + A23 vs Musical Fidelity M5si
I would go with the separates.  So many possibilities for later upgrading. 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
GE Triton Reference.  Stereophile Class A rated with extreme low bass. 
Amsued To Death - Roger Waters CD
Yes, we must.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Pink Floyd, “The Wall”     MFSL Double CD 
With Internet radio, (streaming) do AM\FM tuners serve any purpose in HEA?
I use a McIntosh MR88 FM HD Tuner. It is perfect.  
Amsued To Death - Roger Waters CD
I disagree, Amused To Death is Rogers best solo material.  The SACD version in Q Sound is totally amazing and there isn’t a stinkeroo on the entire disk.  
Which EL34 is your favorite and why?
I second the Gold Lion tubes.  They give you that rich midrange.   
Phono Stages with External Power Supplies...Worth It?
From what I have read in the Odyssey Forum on The Audio Circle, it is a very worthwhile and noticeable improvement.  
what is the difference in macintosh 500t and c2300
McIntosh 500T is a 2 box tube preamp. The power supply and controls are in one case, and the tube preamplification in the other. Theoretically, the 2 box should sound better. I myself use a McIntosh C2500 tube preamp and absolutely love it. I have...