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Jolida JD100 Tweaks & Tips
Ei matched triodes, that'll make it sing! 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
The first Black Sabbath album in 1970 at age 13 and Pink Floyd's Meddle in 1972 at 15. I was totally unfamiliar with both albums and bands at the time. 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
The opening riffs to California Girls and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress 
CD player - need your opinion
Jolida 100; tube output stage, a very fine player that in my opinion is the best value for the $$$. Get a quote from Joe Sausa at New Tube. 
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
Tvad, it's the final track on Electric Ladyland. Sorry for omitting that detail earlier. 
underrated or unheard of musician/band
Elliott Smith; I was so surprised to hear his music for the first time this past year. What a talent, so sad he is no longer with us. 
Jolida JD100 on the way
Ecool, they are the Ei (not EH I tried these and the results were not as good) matched dual triodes for the extra $5 a tube, fantastic! 
Jolida JD100 on the way
Great choice of cdp! I have had one for a month now and have swapped out several 12ax7s (Tesla JJ, Sovtek LPS, EH and the stocks). I have settled on a matched pair of EI 12ax7s that sound magnificent, full and rich with great dynamics and bass. Tr... 
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
It must be you roomand or placement. Listen to Jimi's Voodoo Child (slight return). On the last part of this piece with the CS6s, Jimi's swims in a 360 arc all over my room and front to back. I play this piece to impress friends when I want them t... 
pls recommend some "entry level" tube amp options?
For the money you can't beat the Jolida 302B 
Cart Recommendations for P3 w/ Origin Live RB300
I used a Benz Glider 2 low output and I was very happy with the results. 
Best speaker cables for Thiel CS2.4 speakers
I second the HT pro silways for Thiels. I run prosilway 9s for my CS6s connected to a Krell 400cx and all is bliss. 
New cartridge, now some adjustment questions.
At what VTF are you running the cartridge? 
speaker cable that will soften the highs
Russb: The only help I can give you, not understanding or hearing your system and the room it's in would be to tell you about my experience with two cables that I have spent a long time with and that connected my CD player to the preamp.Tara Labs ... 
Recomended XLR cables for Krell Preamp/Amp
Harmonic Technologies Prosilway cables. Excellent for Krell components in every way, sweetness, extension, impact and detail.