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swampwalker

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Do I need to replace all my tubes at the same time
I think tubes should always be replaced at exactly 3:02 PMStandard or daylight time? 
What are the best amps for B&W N802's?
Member Dougdeacon got/gets great sound from his N802/802Ds using a 50 wpc Doshi-modified Lectron JH-50. 2 EL-34/6CA7s per side in push pull. 
Pubul57- audiophile, philosopher, and friend
Paul and I shared several private emails over the years, discussing things Merlin, tube amps (OTL esp.) and more. His insight, passion, and civility have been and will continue to be a model for us all. A real mensch! I was looking forward to meet... 
Doshi preamp...Is it a good preamp with CD + LP ?
Never heard the SP-11 but IMO, it compares very favorably w most other top of line full-feature pre-amps. I would say that the phono stage is it's claim to fame- usually 2 or 3 phono inputs, MM & MC, w variable loading and full active gain, no... 
Best tube-based phono stage?
MM or MC or both?Price range?Full active gain or SUT + gain for LOMC? 
mainstream sleeper audio products....
It was the Pioneer speaker that S'phile raved over. IIRC, under $200/ea. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Ditto. Have not checked in here in a while. Was floored by the bad news. We'd corresponded back and forth but had not yet managed to get to the same show at the same time. Rest in peace, cyber-buddy! 
How Strict is Harbeth on Damaged Outgoing QC Seal
is this a seal you have to break to get the speaker out of the box or is it on the speaker itself? Did you notify dealer and Harbeth? 
Receiver Question Pre in / Main out
you betcha. 
Good speakers under 10K.
There are lots of great choices in that $$ range. Room size and amplification would really help home in. 
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread
One of the older scams in the book. NEVER respond to anyone claiming overpayment and asking for $ back. 
ARC preamp line up
LS = line stage. No phono. 
Meldhau, Raitt
Been a fan of Bonnie since hearing her at a local bar/music hall ca 1972 or 3. It's taken me a bit to appreciate the new one but its growing on me w each play. 
Oppo BDP-95 sounds GREAT?
Can the USB input on the 95 only access a thumb drive, or can it access an HDD, NAS, and/or server/transporter? 
need help wiring Merlin vsm mme speakers
Spike coasters! I know Adona sells them and there are many others.