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Lifetime of Auricap capacitors ?
Check back in 20 years. Perhaps someone will have a personal experience to share. Otherwise, enjoy some nice music till then. 
Tube Amp soundstage
"Sweet EL34s, plump KT88, and the all time best 6L6 (I think)"oldhvymec-That's what I hear. Not the modern 6L6, but the lower power RCA 6L6G. 
Just ordered a vpi avenger
Have the dealer set up your cart for the table, if you don't feel confident doing it yourself. Otherwise, it should be pretty straightforward assembling your new toy.Good luck and happy listening. 
Comments on Magnum Dynalab MD-205 Signal Sleuth
Don't discount what a $3.00 dipole can possibly do also. With a little moving around, you might be surprised how effective they can be. 
music: religious experience or background noise?
I have a "religious" experience anytime listening to Yes-Close to the Edge(Side1) "I get up...I get down"....cue pipe organ. This must be played only on LP on a proper system very loud.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55KY9uZc0Hw8:10-14:00 very dra... 
It's the stylus...
Not much gets done without one!I'm on the fence about getting  a  custom, small production LOMC- Van Den Hul profile stylus/beryllium  cantilever. Might make it a Christmas gift to myself. The sellerhad a small batch made, and he's touting as the ... 
New Synergistic Research Record Mat
By itself, It is ineffective because....You need their clamp and the little anodized thingy to REALLY hear the amazing transformation of your setup.I have no doubt there will be customers for it. It's carbon fiber-must be good. 
Elac s New Fela lineup
Back on topic...The Vela  FS409 looks nice. But @$6400/pair, not so much. I thought the Andante AF61 was a nice sounding speaker. I was seriously considering them when it was determined the lineup was a flop. They were 50% off recently. I waited t... 
Elac s New Fela lineup
Wow, what was that?I'm exhausted reading it. Note to OP-see how I break up my thoughts? Space bar -it's conveniently positioned for the thumb, while hands are in the home position-ASDF/JKL;. 
How do you avoid buying new LPs that sound just like CDs?
Stop buying newly released music on LP or reissues of music made  after the 80's. Easiest way is to enjoy current releases is to  buy the CD/file and enjoy the actual music. 
RIP - Aretha Franklin
Huh?Is this one of those "gaslighting" threads, or was I living 2 years ahead of my time? 
A vote for amber LED lights on components over blue lights.
redwoodaudio-It's an internet thread. You have to expect input from all angles. Comments not directly addressing the theme -ignore like the annoying little kid begging for attention.Let the audio geniuses comment however they want, just don't resp... 
custom speaker socks? anyone?
After 19 years, I hope the OP was  able to find something suitable. 
The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator...worth a look.
$15K+ for a slab of marble and a gimmicky plexiglass window in the back. It reminds of something made....you know where. They look nice from the front.They better sound convincing. I'm a SF admirer.I'll take a pair of used Stradivari's for not muc... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Jbhiller-Yes, I have the HP Integrated. I will be looking forward to reading your experience on installing them and results. Good luck! That mod will add up quickly replacing all the caps!